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Distance from Elsah to Braidwood

Driving Distance
240.4 mi 386.9 km
Flying Distance
195.7 mi 315.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Elsah, Illinois to Braidwood, Illinois is 240.4 mi (386.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 195.7 mi (315.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 6 minutes

Traveling fast highway, long-distance in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 67 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 4:45 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Braidwood
Place Braidwood
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 41.265032
Longitude -88.212282
GPS 41.265032° N, 88.212282° W
Local Time 4:45 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Elsah, Illinois to Braidwood, Illinois covers 240.4 mi (386.9 km) in a northeast direction. This fast highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 6 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (233.4-263.0 miles / 376-423 km). The primary route shown here saves 38 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 67 mph (108 km/h).

Available Routes

IL-48 N and I-55 N
240.4 mi 4 hours 6 minutes
Shortest
I-72 E
263 mi 4 hours 18 minutes
I-55 N
233.4 mi 3 hours 40 minutes
Fastest

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.