How far is Red Bud, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Red Bud and Elgin is 279.37 miles (449.6 km).
Flight distance from Red Bud, IL to Elgin, IL is 279.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 40 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 36 minutes to travel from Red Bud to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Red Bud, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 338.8 miles (545.25 km) by car.
Driving from Red Bud to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Red Bud
City in Randolph County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3442 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°12'42"N 89°59'39"W |
| Latitude | 38.2117200 |
| Longitude | -89.9942700 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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 Red Bud and Elgin
The distance between Red Bud and Elgin is 545 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 03 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 Red Bud and Elgin. The current time is 05:33:29.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 28 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 45.26 liters (11.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Red Bud and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Red Bud to Elgin is $43.12 (diesel $51.41).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $43.12 | $49.16 | $54.41 | $51.41 |
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 Red Bud and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
