How far is Shields, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Shields and Elgin is 247.67 miles (398.59 km).
Flight distance from Shields, IL to Elgin, IL is 247.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Shields to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Shields, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 307.15 miles (494.32 km) by car.
Driving from Shields to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Shields
Township in Lake County, Illinois
| Population | 36451 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°28'4"N 88°42'48"W |
| Latitude | 38.4678300 |
| Longitude | -88.7133900 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| 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 Shields and Elgin
The distance between Shields and Elgin is 494 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 29 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 Shields and Elgin. The current time is 05:17:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 14 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 08 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 05 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.03 liters (10.84 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shields and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shields to Elgin is $39.09 (diesel $46.61).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $39.09 | $44.57 | $49.33 | $46.61 |
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 Shields and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
