Distance from Raleigh to Elgin by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Elgin (IL) is 674 miles or 1084 kilometers or 585 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Elgin is 835 miles (1345 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 161 miles or 261 km.

Raleigh to Elgin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Elgin, IL

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Elgin, Illinois is 835 miles or 1345 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Elgin, IL is 835 miles or 1345 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Elgin, Illinois.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Elgin, Illinois is approximately 835 miles (1345 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 16 to 17 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Elgin, IL

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Elgin, IL?
The total driving time is 16 hours, 24 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Elgin take?
Raleigh and Elgin are 16 hours 24 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 Raleigh and Elgin

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Elgin (IL) is 1 Hours.
Elgin time is 1 Hours behind Raleigh.

Current local time in Raleigh	Current local time in Elgin
2025-12-20, 03:15:04 EST	2025-12-20, 02:15:04 CST

How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Elgin Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	835 mi	1345 km	725.11 nmi
Straight line distance	674 mi	1084 km	585 nmi
Difference	161 mi	261 km	140 nmi

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