How far is Upper Alton, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Upper Alton and Elgin is 237.26 miles (381.83 km).

Flight distance from Upper Alton, IL to Elgin, IL is 237.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Upper Alton to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Upper Alton, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 299.99 miles (482.79 km) by car.

Driving from Upper Alton to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 54 minutes.

#1 Upper Alton

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

Population 29251
GPS Coordinates 38°54'41"N 90°9'2"W
Latitude 38.9114400
Longitude -90.1506600
Altitude 166
Country United States
Elgin image
#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 Upper Alton and Elgin

The distance between Upper Alton and Elgin is 483 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 21 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 Upper Alton and Elgin. The current time is 00:55:51.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 59 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 59 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 17 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 44 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.07 liters (10.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Upper Alton and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Upper Alton to Elgin is $38.18 (diesel $45.52).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $38.18 $43.53 $48.18 $45.52

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 Upper Alton 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

Elgin image

Driving distance from Belleville, IL to Upper Alton 36.74 miles (59 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Bremen, IL to Upper Alton 84.42 miles (136 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Decatur, IL to Upper Alton 105.06 miles (169 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Quincy, IL to Upper Alton 116.27 miles (187 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Springfield, IL to Upper Alton 89.14 miles (143 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Aurora, IL to Upper Alton 257.11 miles (414 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Berwyn, IL to Upper Alton 276.08 miles (444 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Bloomington, IL to Upper Alton 148.99 miles (240 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Calumet City, IL to Upper Alton 279.01 miles (449 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Champaign, IL to Upper Alton 167.72 miles (270 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Upper Alton 281.51 miles (453 km)

Elgin image

Driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to Upper Alton 310.28 miles (499 km)

Gas Cost Calculator