How far is Macon, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Macon and Elgin is 164.9 miles (265.38 km).
Flight distance from Macon, IL to Elgin, IL is 164.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Macon to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Macon, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 213.99 miles (344.38 km) by car.
Driving from Macon to Elgin will take approximately 03 hours 33 minutes.
#1 Macon
City in Illinois
| Population | 1102 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°42'46"N 88°59'49"W |
| Latitude | 39.7128200 |
| Longitude | -88.9970200 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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 Macon and Elgin
The distance between Macon and Elgin is 344 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 49 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 Macon and Elgin. The current time is 07:32:16.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 16 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 51 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.58 liters (7.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Macon and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Macon to Elgin is $27.24 (diesel $32.47).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $27.24 | $31.05 | $34.36 | $32.47 |
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 Macon and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
