How far is Canton, IL from Fairview, IL?
The driving distance from Canton, IL to Fairview, IL is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton and Fairview.
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Start on North Main Street
24 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Locust Street
6.7 mi · 12 min · West Locust Street
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Turn right onto State Route 97
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 97
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Continue on North East Street
1416 ft · 29 sec · North East Street
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Turn left onto Carter Street
1300 ft · 38 sec · Carter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and Fairview.
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.
West Locust Street
Turn left onto West Locust Street
6.65 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Mostly Sunny near Fairview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Canton to Fairview?
The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Canton and 6 miles from Fairview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canton and Mostly Sunny near Fairview.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterford Town Hall
Dunfermline Village Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cuba.
Macomb
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 8.52 mi (13.71 km).
#1 Canton
City in Fulton County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,265 |
| Coordinates | 40.5580900, -90.0351200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairview
Fairview is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6333700, -90.1637300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairview (-90.16373, 40.63337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.95 | $3.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
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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