How far is Elgin, IL from Farmington, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Farmington, IL is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Farmington.
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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
2959 ft · 58 sec · Villa Street
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Turn right onto East National Street
2840 ft · 1 min · East National Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on North La Fox Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · North La Fox Street
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Turn right onto Silver Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Glen Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Randall Road
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Turn right onto Bolcum Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bolcum Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Burlington Road
54 m · 4 sec · Burlington Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Burlington Road
1532 ft · 33 sec · Burlington Road
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Continue on LaFox Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · LaFox Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway
16.6 mi · 23 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Peace Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Peace Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll: Moline Rock Island
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
15.6 mi · 17 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington, Normal
1786 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: La Salle-Peru, Des Moines
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 180 South: Hennepin
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Peoria
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue on North Galena Road
615 ft · 15 sec · North Galena Road
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Turn right
546 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Farmington
3168 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
3010 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto North Maxwell Road
1984 ft · 46 sec · North Maxwell Road
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Turn right onto West Plank Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Plank Road
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Continue on West Farmington Road
13.3 mi · 20 min · West Farmington Road
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Continue on Fort Street
1 mi · 2 min · Fort Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Farmington.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 39 South
Merge slight left
38 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elgin and Rain Showers Likely near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Farmington?
The road trip is about 179.8 miles (289.4 km) and usually takes 03h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
La Salle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Elgin and 90 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elgin and Rain Showers Likely near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near La Salle
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 La Salle.
Mendota station
Princeton
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Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 128.68 mi (207.09 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 Farmington
City in the northeast corner of Fulton County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,181 |
| Coordinates | 40.6980900, -90.0059500 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington (-90.00595, 40.69809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $3.77 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.01 | $54.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.55 | $59.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.68 | $67.36 |
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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