How far is Christopher, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Christopher and Elgin is 283.8 miles (456.73 km).
Flight distance from Christopher, IL to Elgin, IL is 283.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 41 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 37 minutes to travel from Christopher to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Christopher, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 343.41 miles (552.67 km) by car.
Driving from Christopher to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Christopher
City in Franklin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2686 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°58'21"N 89°3'12"W |
| Latitude | 37.9725500 |
| Longitude | -89.0534100 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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 Christopher and Elgin
The distance between Christopher and Elgin is 553 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 08 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 Christopher and Elgin. The current time is 10:32:42.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 35 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 34 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.87 liters (12.12 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Christopher and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Christopher to Elgin is $43.71 (diesel $52.11).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $43.71 | $49.83 | $55.15 | $52.11 |
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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 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Christopher and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
