How far is West Frankfort, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between West Frankfort and Elgin is 288.07 miles (463.6 km).
Flight distance from West Frankfort, IL to Elgin, IL is 288.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from West Frankfort to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from West Frankfort, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 343.84 miles (553.35 km) by car.
Driving from West Frankfort to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 24 minutes.
#1 West Frankfort
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 7733 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°53'52"N 88°55'53"W |
| Latitude | 37.8978300 |
| Longitude | -88.9314600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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 West Frankfort and Elgin
The distance between West Frankfort and Elgin is 553 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 08 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 West Frankfort and Elgin. The current time is 17:48:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 27 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 35 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.93 liters (12.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between West Frankfort and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from West Frankfort to Elgin is $43.76 (diesel $52.17).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $43.76 | $49.89 | $55.22 | $52.17 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between West Frankfort and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
