How far is Aurora, IL from Fairmont, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Fairmont, IL is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Fairmont.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
2334 ft · 53 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Broadway
140 m · 13 sec · North Broadway
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Turn right onto East New York Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
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Turn slight right
53 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Ohio Street
608 ft · 17 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 18 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Hill Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto West 119th Street
3.9 mi · 8 min · West 119th Street
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Continue on Rodeo Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Rodeo Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rodeo Drive
31 m · 2 sec · Rodeo Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Rodeo Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rodeo Drive
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Turn right onto Weber Road
3 mi · 6 min · Weber Road
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Turn left onto Taylor Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Taylor Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Taylor Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Independence Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Independence Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 9th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 9th Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
1807 ft · 52 sec · West Oak Avenue
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Turn right onto Green Garden Place
972 ft · 48 sec · Green Garden Place
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Turn left onto Barry Avenue
1196 ft · 52 sec · Barry Avenue
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Continue on Arthur Avenue
664 ft · 29 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arthur Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Fairmont.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lincoln Highway
Turn straight onto Lincoln Highway
4.15 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Aurora and Partly Sunny near Fairmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Romeoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Aurora and 13 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Aurora and Partly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Romeoville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Romeoville.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmont
Fairmont is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5561400, -88.0592300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmont (-88.05923, 41.55614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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