Distance from Elgin, IL to Detroit, MI, miles and hours

Distance from Elgin, IL to Detroit, MI, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 321.06 mi (516.7 km)
Line distance: 268.75 mi (432.52 km)
Road time: 4 hr 57 min
Air distance: 268.75 mi (432.52 km)
Time to flight: 31 min

Distance from Detroit city in Michigan by road in east direction from Elgin, Illinois state is three hundred and twenty-one miles by car. There are two hundred and sixty-nine miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Elgin and Detroit will take about 4 hours 57 minutes .

Distances between Elgin, IL and Detroit, MI

This week Detroit, MI events

Elgin, IL

Country United States
State Illinois
City Elgin
GPS Coordinates 42° 2' 14" N
-88° 16' 52"W
Latitude 42.03725
Longitude -88.28119

Detroit, MI

Country United States
State Michigan
City Detroit
GPS Coordinates 42° 19' 53" N
-83° 2' 45"W
Latitude 42.33143
Longitude -83.04575


Elgin to Detroit Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Elgin, IL to Detroit, MI?

Mileage from Elgin to Detroit by road is 321.06 miles or 516.7 km;

How far is Elgin from Detroit?

There is 268.75 miles (432.52 km) between Elgin and Detroit

How long is the trip between city of Elgin and Detroit?

The driving time between two cities is approx 4 hours 57 minutes

Distance Elgin Detroit

Distance Elgin Detroit
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 268.75 432.51 233.54
Driving distance 321.06 516.7 278.99

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Elgin, IL and Detroit, MI

How far is Elgin from Detroit? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Detroit city is by plane, so check flight duration between Elgin and Detroit. And dont forget to look at distance from Detroit to Elgin. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Elgin to Detroit.


How long does it take to fly to Detroit from Elgin?

Flying time is about 31 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Elgin, IL and Elgin, MI

How long is flight from Elgin to Detroit?

This flight will take about thirty-one minutes ;

How to get to Detroit from Elgin?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Detroit and Elgin

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 31 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 31 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 29 min
Airbus 515 mph 31 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Elgin, IL and Detroit, MI. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Elgin and Detroit. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Elgin, IL to Detroit, MI we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.