How far is Benton, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Benton and Elgin is 281.21 miles (452.56 km).
Flight distance from Benton, IL to Elgin, IL is 281.21 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Benton to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Benton, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 340.58 miles (548.11 km) by car.
Driving from Benton to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 10 minutes.
#1 Benton
City in Illinois
| Population | 6784 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'48"N 88°55'12"W |
| Latitude | 37.9967200 |
| Longitude | -88.9200700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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 Benton and Elgin
The distance between Benton and Elgin is 548 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 05 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 Benton and Elgin. The current time is 13:03:23.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 51 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.49 liters (12.02 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Benton and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Benton to Elgin is $43.35 (diesel $51.68).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $43.35 | $49.42 | $54.69 | $51.68 |
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 November 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Benton and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
