How far is New Salem, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between New Salem and Elgin is 209.48 miles (337.12 km).

Flight distance from New Salem, IL to Elgin, IL is 209.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from New Salem to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from New Salem, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 288.48 miles (464.26 km) by car.

Driving from New Salem to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 36 minutes.

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#1 New Salem

Township in Pike County, Illinois

Population 5337
GPS Coordinates 39°42'27"N 90°50'51"W
Latitude 39.7075500
Longitude -90.8476300
Altitude 239
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between New Salem and Elgin

The distance between New Salem and Elgin is 464 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 09 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 New Salem and Elgin. The current time is 07:07:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 36 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 12 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 46 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 07 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.53 liters (10.18 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New Salem and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New Salem to Elgin is $36.72 (diesel $43.77).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $36.72 $41.86 $46.33 $43.77

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 New Salem and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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