How far is Upper Alton, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Upper Alton and Elgin is 237.26 miles (381.83 km).
Flight distance from Upper Alton, IL to Elgin, IL is 237.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Upper Alton to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Upper Alton, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 299.99 miles (482.79 km) by car.
Driving from Upper Alton to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Upper Alton
City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 29251 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°54'41"N 90°9'2"W |
| Latitude | 38.9114400 |
| Longitude | -90.1506600 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Elgin is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin History Museum.
| Population | 110196 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'14"N 88°16'52"W |
| Latitude | 42.0372500 |
| Longitude | -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Elgin: East Chicago Street (-88.281194,42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Upper Alton and Elgin
The distance between Upper Alton and Elgin is 483 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Upper Alton and Elgin. The current time is 05:57:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.07 liters (10.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Upper Alton and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Upper Alton to Elgin is $38.18 (diesel $45.52).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $38.18 | $43.53 | $48.18 | $45.52 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Upper Alton and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
