How far is Charleston, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charleston and Elgin is 175.66 miles (282.7 km).

Flight distance from Charleston, IL to Elgin, IL is 175.66 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 25 minutes to travel from Charleston to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charleston, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 232.22 miles (373.72 km) by car.

Driving from Charleston to Elgin will take approximately 03 hours 37 minutes.

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#1 Charleston

City in Illinois

Population 20034
GPS Coordinates 39°29'46"N 88°10'34"W
Latitude 39.4961500
Longitude -88.1761500
Altitude 204
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Charleston and Elgin

The distance between Charleston and Elgin is 374 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 09 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 Charleston and Elgin. The current time is 12:20:14.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 44 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 52 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 05 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.02 liters (8.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charleston and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charleston to Elgin is $29.56 (diesel $35.24).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $29.56 $33.69 $37.29 $35.24

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 Charleston and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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