How far is Elgin, IL from Farmington, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Farmington, IL is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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
6 mi · 10 min · North La Fox Street
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Turn left onto Bluff Drive
81 m · 14 sec · Bluff Drive
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Turn right onto Meadow Drive
119 m · 22 sec · Meadow Drive
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Turn left onto Highview Court
134 m · 19 sec · Highview Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highview Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Farmington.
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.
North La Fox Street
Continue on North La Fox Street
6 mi · 00h 10m
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 Cloudy leaving Elgin and Partly Sunny 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 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
South Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Elgin and 4.3 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elgin and Partly Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near South Elgin
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 South Elgin.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Plano
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 6.64 mi (10.68 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
Farmington is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9447500, -88.3159100 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmington (-88.31591, 41.94475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
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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