How far is Mount Vernon, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Mount Vernon and Elgin is 259.11 miles (417 km).
Flight distance from Mount Vernon, IL to Elgin, IL is 259.11 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 38 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Mount Vernon to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 319.54 miles (514.25 km) by car.
Driving from Mount Vernon to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 54 minutes.
#1 Mount Vernon
City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14511 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°19'2"N 88°54'11"W |
| Latitude | 38.3172700 |
| Longitude | -88.9031200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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 Mount Vernon and Elgin
The distance between Mount Vernon and Elgin is 514 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 42 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 Mount Vernon and Elgin. The current time is 00:52:01.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 38 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 59 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 23 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 19 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 33 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 59 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 42.68 liters (11.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Mount Vernon and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Mount Vernon to Elgin is $40.67 (diesel $48.49).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $40.67 | $46.37 | $51.32 | $48.49 |
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 Mount Vernon and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
