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

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The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Elgin (Township) (IL) is 271 miles or 436 kilometers or 236 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Elgin (Township) is 323 miles (521 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 52 miles or 85 km.

Detroit to Elgin (Township) Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Elgin (Township), IL

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Elgin (Township), Illinois is 323 miles or 521 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Elgin (Township), IL is 323 miles or 521 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Elgin (Township), Illinois.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Elgin (Township), Illinois is approximately 323 miles (521 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Elgin (Township), IL

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Elgin (Township), IL?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 11 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Elgin (Township) take?
Detroit and Elgin (Township) are 6 hours 11 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 Detroit and Elgin (Township)

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Elgin (Township) (IL) is 1 Hours.
Elgin (Township) time is 1 Hours behind Detroit.

Current local time in Detroit	Current local time in Elgin (Township)
2025-12-20, 22:41:24 EST	2025-12-20, 21:41:24 CST

How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Elgin (Township) Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	323 mi	521 km	280.49 nmi
Straight line distance	271 mi	436 km	236 nmi
Difference	52 mi	85 km	44 nmi

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