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Distance from Southport to Elba Center

Driving Distance
13.3 mi 21.4 km
Flying Distance
8.4 mi 13.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Southport, Illinois to Elba Center, Illinois is 13.3 mi (21.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 8.4 mi (13.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 16 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, short in a west direction. Average speeds around 49 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Southport
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.792537
Longitude -89.898721
GPS 40.792537° N, 89.898721° W
Local Time 6:50 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Elba Center
State/Province Illinois
Country US
Latitude 40.844204
Longitude -90.043171
GPS 40.844204° N, 90.043171° W
Local Time 6:50 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Southport, Illinois to Elba Center, Illinois covers 13.3 mi (21.4 km) in a west direction. This mixed highways and local roads, short route typically takes 16 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (10.8-13.3 miles / 17-21 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 49 mph (79 km/h).

Available Routes

IL-8 W and IL-78 N
13.3 mi 16 minutes
Shortest
W Southport Rd and Knox Hwy 18
10.8 mi 13 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.