How far is Buena Vista, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Buena Vista and Elgin is 297.43 miles (478.67 km).
Flight distance from Buena Vista, IL to Elgin, IL is 297.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 45 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 40 minutes to travel from Buena Vista to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Buena Vista, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 375.69 miles (604.62 km) by car.
Driving from Buena Vista to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 57 minutes.
#1 Buena Vista
Township in Schuyler County, Illinois
| Population | 1684 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°44'18"N 88°34'34"W |
| Latitude | 37.7383800 |
| Longitude | -88.5761600 |
| 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 Buena Vista and Elgin
The distance between Buena Vista and Elgin is 605 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 43 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 Buena Vista and Elgin. The current time is 00:28:44.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 50.18 liters (13.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Buena Vista and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Buena Vista to Elgin is $47.82 (diesel $57.01).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $47.82 | $54.51 | $60.33 | $57.01 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Buena Vista and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
