How far is Vandalia, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Vandalia and Elgin is 216.82 miles (348.93 km).
Flight distance from Vandalia, IL to Elgin, IL is 216.82 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Vandalia to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Vandalia, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 283.26 miles (455.87 km) by car.
Driving from Vandalia to Elgin will take approximately 04 hours 19 minutes.
#1 Vandalia
Township in Fayette County, Illinois
| Population | 6662 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°57'38"N 89°5'37"W |
| Latitude | 38.9606000 |
| Longitude | -89.0936800 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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 Vandalia and Elgin
The distance between Vandalia and Elgin is 456 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 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 Vandalia and Elgin. The current time is 00:32:30.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 04 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.84 liters (10 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Vandalia and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Vandalia to Elgin is $36.05 (diesel $42.98).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $36.05 | $41.1 | $45.49 | $42.98 |
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 Vandalia and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
