How far is Chicago, IL from Fairmont, IL?
The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Fairmont, IL is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Drizzle
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Fairmont.
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Start on the route
943 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cermak Road
947 ft · 26 sec · West Cermak Road
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Turn left onto South Halsted Street
737 ft · 17 sec · South Halsted Street
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Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue
87 m · 6 sec · South Canalport Avenue
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Turn slight right
34 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 94 East
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55: Saint Louis, Lake Shore Drive
1820 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: St Louis
2604 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Stevenson Expressway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
1739 ft · 27 sec · Adlai E Stevenson Expressway
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Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.9 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 South Toll, I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 Tollway South: Southwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: Archer Avenue, 143rd Street
1983 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on IL 171: Archer Avenue, 143rd Street
137 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Archer Avenue
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Continue on North State Street
3.8 mi · 9 min · North 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 Chicago and Fairmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Continue on Adlai Stevenson Expressway
15.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Drizzle leaving Chicago 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 Chicago to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Chicago and 18.1 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.90 one way or $11.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Chicago and Partly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge
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 Burr Ridge.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 29.29 mi (47.14 km).
#1 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
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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