How far is Elgin, IL from Fairmont, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Fairmont, IL is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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 Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Fairmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Fairmont.
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Start on East Chicago Street
10 m · 5 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn right onto Villa Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Villa Street
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
1583 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
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Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi · 7 min · West Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · Lake Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 28 min
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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 Elgin 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.
I 355 Toll South
Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 00h 28m
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 Elgin 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 Elgin to Fairmont?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Elgin and 22.6 miles from Fairmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elgin and Partly Sunny near Fairmont.
Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove
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 Downers Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Fairmont. Straight-line distance: 35.15 mi (56.57 km).
#1 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $8.38 | $16.77 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
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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