How far is Carthage, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carthage and Elgin is 185.87 miles (299.12 km).
Flight distance from Carthage, IL to Elgin, IL is 185.87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Carthage to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carthage, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 246.17 miles (396.17 km) by car.
Driving from Carthage to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 02 minutes.
#1 Carthage
City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2419 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°24'59"N 91°8'11"W |
| Latitude | 40.4164300 |
| Longitude | -91.1362500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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 Carthage and Elgin
The distance between Carthage and Elgin is 396 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 24 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 Carthage and Elgin. The current time is 00:09:03.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 12 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 09 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.88 liters (8.69 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carthage and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carthage to Elgin is $31.33 (diesel $37.35).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $31.33 | $35.72 | $39.53 | $37.35 |
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 Carthage and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
