How far is Granite City, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Granite City and Elgin is 250.55 miles (403.23 km).
Flight distance from Granite City, IL to Elgin, IL is 250.55 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Granite City to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Granite City, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 309.09 miles (497.44 km) by car.
Driving from Granite City to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Granite City
Township in Madison County, Illinois
| Population | 25662 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°42'5"N 90°8'55"W |
| Latitude | 38.7014400 |
| Longitude | -90.1487200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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 Granite City and Elgin
The distance between Granite City and Elgin is 497 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 31 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 Granite City and Elgin. The current time is 01:15:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.29 liters (10.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Granite City and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Granite City to Elgin is $39.34 (diesel $46.9).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $39.34 | $44.85 | $49.64 | $46.9 |
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 Granite City and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
