How far is Glen Carbon, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Glen Carbon and Elgin is 244.24 miles (393.06 km).
Flight distance from Glen Carbon, IL to Elgin, IL is 244.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Glen Carbon to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Glen Carbon, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 297.18 miles (478.27 km) by car.
Driving from Glen Carbon to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 44 minutes.
#1 Glen Carbon
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 12887 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°44'54"N 89°58'59"W |
| Latitude | 38.7483800 |
| Longitude | -89.9831600 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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 Glen Carbon and Elgin
The distance between Glen Carbon and Elgin is 478 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 18 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 Glen Carbon and Elgin. The current time is 01:27:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 54 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.7 liters (10.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Glen Carbon and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Glen Carbon to Elgin is $37.83 (diesel $45.09).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $37.83 | $43.12 | $47.73 | $45.09 |
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 Glen Carbon and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
