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Distance from Elsah to Albany

Driving Distance
230.3 mi 370.6 km
Flying Distance
195.6 mi 314.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Elsah, Illinois to Albany, Illinois is 230.3 mi (370.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 195.6 mi (314.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 9 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a north direction. Average speeds around 57 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Elsah
Place Elsah
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 38.956159
Longitude -90.359836
GPS 38.956159° N, 90.359836° W
Local Time 9:29 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Albany
Place Albany
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 41.789475
Longitude -90.219294
GPS 41.789475° N, 90.219294° W
Local Time 9:29 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Elsah, Illinois to Albany, Illinois covers 230.3 mi (370.6 km) in a north direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 9 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (225.2-263.0 miles / 362-423 km). The primary route shown here saves 19 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 57 mph (92 km/h).

Available Routes

US-67 N
230.3 mi 4 hours 9 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-55 N
263 mi 4 hours 30 minutes
IL-78 N
225.2 mi 4 hours 11 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.