How far is Elgin, IL from Champaign, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elgin and Champaign is 132.73 miles (213.61 km).
Flight distance from Elgin, IL to Champaign, IL is 132.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Elgin to Champaign with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elgin, Illinois to Champaign, Illinois is: 178.24 miles (286.85 km) by car.
Driving from Elgin to Champaign will take approximately 02 hours 47 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 Champaign
The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois. It is located in the central part of the state. Champaign is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus and the Krannert Art Museum.
| Population | 89390 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°6'59"N 88°14'36"W |
| Latitude | 40.1164200 |
| Longitude | -88.2433800 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Champaign: North Neil Street (-88.243515,40.11642)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elgin and Champaign
The distance between Elgin and Champaign is 287 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 11 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 Champaign. The current time is 06:31:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.81 liters (6.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elgin and Champaign.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elgin to Champaign is $22.69 (diesel $27.05).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $22.69 | $25.86 | $28.62 | $27.05 |
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 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elgin and Champaign (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
