Distance from Indianapolis to Elgin (Township) by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Indianapolis (IN) to Elgin (Township) (IL) is 193 miles or 310 kilometers or 168 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Indianapolis to Elgin (Township) is 222 miles (358 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 29 miles or 48 km.

Flight distance from Indianapolis, IN to Elgin (Township), IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Indianapolis and Elgin (Township) is 193 miles or 310 km.
The nearest airport to Indianapolis, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and the nearest airport to Elgin (Township), is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

What is the average flight time from Indianapolis to Elgin (Township)?

Flight time from Indianapolis, IN to Elgin (Township), IL is 0 hours 26 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Indianapolis to Elgin (Township) Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Indianapolis, IN and Elgin (Township), IL
This map shows the distance from Indianapolis, IN, Usa to Elgin (Township), IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Indianapolis, Indiana to Elgin (Township), Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Elgin (Township), IL

The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Elgin (Township), Illinois is 222 miles or 358 km.
The total driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Elgin (Township), IL is 222 miles or 358 kilometers. Your trip begins in Indianapolis, Indiana. It ends in Elgin (Township), Illinois.
The driving distance from Indianapolis, Indiana to Elgin (Township), Illinois is approximately 222 miles (358 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 4 to 5 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Indianapolis, IN to Elgin (Township), IL

How long is the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Elgin (Township), IL?
The total driving time is 4 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Indianapolis to Elgin (Township) take?
Indianapolis and Elgin (Township) are 4 hours 28 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Indianapolis and Elgin (Township)

Time difference between Indianapolis (IN) and Elgin (Township) (IL) is 1 Hours.
Elgin (Township) time is 1 Hours behind Indianapolis.

Current local time in IndianapolisCurrent local time in Elgin (Township)
2025-12-12, 23:17:03 EST2025-12-12, 22:17:03 CST
How Far is it Between Indianapolis Indiana, USA and Elgin (Township) Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Indianapolis, IN and Elgin (Township), IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 222 mi 358 km 192.78 nmi
Straight line distance 193 mi 310 km 168 nmi
Difference 29 mi 48 km 24 nmi

Indianapolis Details

Indianapolis is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 46' 40.8'' Longitude: W 86° 8' 45''
Latitude39.778
Longitude-86.14584
StateIndiana
Nearest airports to Indianapolis

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Elgin (Township) Details

Elgin (Township) is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 1' 34'' Longitude: W 88° 19' 5.6''
Latitude42.0261
Longitude-88.31822
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Elgin (Township)

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Indianapolis, IN and Elgin (Township), IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 7 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 5 hours 35 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 28 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 4 hours 4 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 43 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 26 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 3 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 47 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 37 minutes