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Distance from Elsah to Effner

Driving Distance
249.9 mi 402.2 km
Flying Distance
195.9 mi 315.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Elsah, Illinois to Effner, Illinois is 249.9 mi (402.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 195.9 mi (315.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 3 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 59 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 7:46 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Effner
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.770592
Longitude -87.526139
GPS 40.770592° N, 87.526139° W
Local Time 7:46 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Elsah, Illinois to Effner, Illinois covers 249.9 mi (402.2 km) in a northeast direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 3 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (249.3-264.7 miles / 401-426 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

I-72 E
249.9 mi 4 hours 3 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-70 E and I-57
264.7 mi 4 hours 7 minutes
I-55 N
249.3 mi 4 hours 14 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.