There are
2,109 mi
from Hayward, CA to South Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from Hayward, California to South Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Hayward, CA to South Elgin, IL) is 1,805.51 mi.
2,109 mi = 3.22 kms