How far is Wood River, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wood River and Elgin is 239.31 miles (385.14 km).
Flight distance from Wood River, IL to Elgin, IL is 239.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Wood River to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wood River, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 298.75 miles (480.79 km) by car.
Driving from Wood River to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Wood River
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10002 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°51'40"N 90°5'51"W |
| Latitude | 38.8611600 |
| Longitude | -90.0976100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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 Wood River and Elgin
The distance between Wood River and Elgin is 481 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 20 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 Wood River and Elgin. The current time is 10:47:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.91 liters (10.54 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wood River and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wood River to Elgin is $38.02 (diesel $45.33).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $38.02 | $43.35 | $47.98 | $45.33 |
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 Wood River and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
