There are
1,052 mi
from Gainesville, FL to South Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 20 hours 14 mins to go from Gainesville, Florida to South Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gainesville, FL to South Elgin, IL) is 915.36 mi.
1,052 mi = 1.61 kms