Distance from Washington to Elgin by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Elgin (IL) is 632 miles or 1017 kilometers or 549 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Elgin is 738 miles (1188 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 106 miles or 171 km.

Washington to Elgin Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Elgin, IL
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Elgin, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Elgin, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Elgin, IL

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Elgin, Illinois is 738 miles or 1188 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Elgin, IL is 738 miles or 1188 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Elgin, Illinois.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Elgin, Illinois is approximately 738 miles (1188 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 Washington, DC to Elgin, IL

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Elgin, IL?
The total driving time is 13 hours, 58 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Elgin take?
Washington and Elgin are 13 hours 58 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 Washington and Elgin

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Elgin (IL) is 1 Hours.
Elgin time is 1 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Elgin
2025-12-20, 20:03:11 EST	2025-12-20, 19:03:11 CST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Elgin Illinois, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	738 mi	1188 km	640.88 nmi
Straight line distance	632 mi	1017 km	549 nmi
Difference	106 mi	171 km	91 nmi

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