How far is Elgin, IL from Bloomington, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elgin and Bloomington is 113.51 miles (182.67 km).
Flight distance from Elgin, IL to Bloomington, IL is 113.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Elgin to Bloomington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elgin, Illinois to Bloomington, Illinois is: 154.27 miles (248.27 km) by car.
Driving from Elgin to Bloomington will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Bloomington
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois. It is located on the east bank of the Illinois River in central Illinois. Bloomington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the McLean County Museum of History and the Illinois Wesleyan University campus.
| Population | 77132 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°29'3"N 88°59'37"W |
| Latitude | 40.4842000 |
| Longitude | -88.9936900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Bloomington: North East Street (-88.993738,40.484193)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elgin and Bloomington
The distance between Elgin and Bloomington is 248 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 45 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 Elgin and Bloomington. The current time is 21:20:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 03 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 55 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.61 liters (5.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elgin and Bloomington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elgin to Bloomington is $19.64 (diesel $23.41).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $19.64 | $22.38 | $24.77 | $23.41 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elgin and Bloomington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
