Elgin, Illinois to London, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

364.7 miles 587 km · straight line
437.7 miles estimated 704.4 km · driving distance
8h 48min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Elgin, Illinois from London, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Elgin, Illinois to London, Ontario, Canada is 364.7 miles (587 km) as the crow flies. London, Ontario, Canada is located ENE of Elgin, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 437.7 miles, taking about 8h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Elgin, Illinois is in Illinois, United States, while London, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Elgin, Illinois and London, Ontario, Canada. 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.

How to Get from Elgin, Illinois to London, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 48min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 34min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 22min $53–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Elgin, Illinois & London, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Elgin, Illinois
42.04°N, 88.28°W
America/Chicago
227m elevation
London, Ontario, Canada
42.98°N, 81.23°W
America/Toronto
252m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients