How far is Lancaster, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lancaster and Elgin is 242.09 miles (389.6 km).
Flight distance from Lancaster, IL to Elgin, IL is 242.09 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Lancaster to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lancaster, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 305.99 miles (492.44 km) by car.
Driving from Lancaster to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Lancaster
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1411 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°32'52"N 87°51'55"W |
| Latitude | 38.5478300 |
| Longitude | -87.8653100 |
| Altitude | 148 |
| 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 Lancaster and Elgin
The distance between Lancaster and Elgin is 492 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 28 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 Lancaster and Elgin. The current time is 02:30:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.87 liters (10.8 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lancaster and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lancaster to Elgin is $38.95 (diesel $46.43).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $38.95 | $44.4 | $49.14 | $46.43 |
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 Lancaster and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
