Aberdeen, South Dakota to Elgin, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Elgin, Illinois?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Elgin, Illinois is 561.2 miles (903.1 km) as the crow flies. Elgin, Illinois is located ESE of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.4 miles, taking about 13h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Elgin, Illinois in Illinois.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Elgin, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.