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Distance from Elyria, NE to Metropolis, IL

Distance

777 mi

Time

14 hours 35 mins

Gas Cost

$72 - $141

There are 630.80 miles from Elyria to Metropolis in southeast direction and 777 miles (1,250.46 kilometers) by car, following the I-70 and US-40 route.

Elyria and Metropolis are 14 hours 35 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop .

This is the fastest route from Elyria, NE to Metropolis, IL.

Elyria, NE and Metropolis, IL are in the same time zone (CDT). Current time in both locations is 11:41 am.

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From $14

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Full-size

From $24

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From $28

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Gas Consumption and Emissions

A car with a fuel efficiency of MPG will need 31.21 gallons of gas to cover the route between Elyria, NE and Metropolis, IL.

The estimated cost of gas to go from Elyria to Metropolis is $101.82.

During the route, an average car will release 611.54 pounds of CO₂ to the atmosphere. The carbon footprint would be 0.79 pounds of CO₂ per mile.

Average USA gas price used for calculation is $3.26 per gallon of regular gas. Price last updated on March 12, 2026.
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Halfway Point Between Elyria, NE and Metropolis, IL

If you want to meet halfway between Elyria, NE and Metropolis, IL or just make a stop in the middle of your trip, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 39.013592 and -94.102595, or 39º 0' 48.9312" N, 94º 6' 9.342" W. This location is 388.61 miles away from Elyria, NE and Metropolis, IL and it would take approximately 7 hours 17 mins to reach the halfway point from both locations.

Closest City or Town to Halfway Point

The closest town to the halfway point is Oak Grove, MO, situated 391 miles from Elyria, NE and 387 miles from Metropolis, IL. It would take 7 hours 18 mins to go from Elyria to Oak Grove and 7 hours 20 mins to go from Metropolis to Oak Grove.

Major City Closest to Halfway Point

The major city closest to the halfway point between Elyria, NE and Metropolis, IL is Kansas City, MO, situated 361 miles from Elyria, NE and 413 miles from Metropolis, IL. It would take 6 hours 46 mins to go from Elyria to Kansas City and 7 hours 50 mins to go from Metropolis to Kansas City.