How far is Quincy, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Quincy and Elgin is 218.41 miles (351.49 km).
Flight distance from Quincy, IL to Elgin, IL is 218.41 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Quincy to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Quincy, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 302.47 miles (486.78 km) by car.
Driving from Quincy to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Quincy
County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 39589 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°56'8"N 91°24'36"W |
| Latitude | 39.9356000 |
| Longitude | -91.4098700 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| 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 Quincy and Elgin
The distance between Quincy and Elgin is 487 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 24 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 Quincy and Elgin. The current time is 01:02:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 02 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 19 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.4 liters (10.67 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Quincy and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Quincy to Elgin is $38.5 (diesel $45.9).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $38.5 | $43.89 | $48.57 | $45.9 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Quincy and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
