Distance from Baltimore to Elgin by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Baltimore (MD) to Elgin (IL) is 642 miles or 1033 kilometers or 558 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Baltimore to Elgin is 744 miles (1198 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 102 miles or 165 km.

Baltimore to Elgin Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Baltimore, MD and Elgin, IL
This map shows the distance from Baltimore, MD, Usa to Elgin, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Baltimore, Maryland to Elgin, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Elgin, IL

The driving distance from Baltimore, Maryland to Elgin, Illinois is 744 miles or 1198 km.
The total driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Elgin, IL is 744 miles or 1198 kilometers. Your trip begins in Baltimore, Maryland. It ends in Elgin, Illinois.
The driving distance from Baltimore, Maryland to Elgin, Illinois is approximately 744 miles (1198 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 13 to 14 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Baltimore, MD to Elgin, IL

How long is the drive from Baltimore, MD to Elgin, IL?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 56 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Baltimore to Elgin take?
Baltimore and Elgin are 13 hours 56 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Baltimore and Elgin

Time difference between Baltimore (MD) and Elgin (IL) is 1 Hours.
Elgin time is 1 Hours behind Baltimore.

Current local time in Baltimore	Current local time in Elgin
2025-12-26, 14:49:11 EST	2025-12-26, 13:49:11 CST

How Far is it Between Baltimore Maryland, USA and Elgin Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Baltimore, MD and Elgin, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	744 mi	1198 km	646.09 nmi
Straight line distance	642 mi	1033 km	558 nmi
Difference	102 mi	165 km	88 nmi

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