How far is Wamac, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wamac and Elgin is 247.95 miles (399.04 km).
Flight distance from Wamac, IL to Elgin, IL is 247.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Wamac to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wamac, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 303.14 miles (487.86 km) by car.
Driving from Wamac to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 16 minutes.
#1 Wamac
City in Marion County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1117 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°30'32"N 89°8'26"W |
| Latitude | 38.5089400 |
| Longitude | -89.1406300 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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 Wamac and Elgin
The distance between Wamac and Elgin is 488 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 25 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 Wamac and Elgin. The current time is 02:07:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 34 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.49 liters (10.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wamac and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wamac to Elgin is $38.58 (diesel $46).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $38.58 | $43.99 | $48.68 | $46 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wamac and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
