How far is Fairbury, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairbury and Elgin is 89.95 miles (144.76 km).
Flight distance from Fairbury, IL to Elgin, IL is 89.95 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 14 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Fairbury to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairbury, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 121.44 miles (195.43 km) by car.
Driving from Fairbury to Elgin will take approximately 02 hours 09 minutes.
#1 Fairbury
City in Livingston County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3596 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°44'50"N 88°30'53"W |
| Latitude | 40.7472600 |
| Longitude | -88.5147800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Elgin is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin History Museum.
| Population | 110196 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'14"N 88°16'52"W |
| Latitude | 42.0372500 |
| Longitude | -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Elgin: East Chicago Street (-88.281194,42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fairbury and Elgin
The distance between Fairbury and Elgin is 195 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 10 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Fairbury and Elgin. The current time is 08:30:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.22 liters (4.29 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairbury and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairbury to Elgin is $15.46 (diesel $18.43).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $15.46 | $17.62 | $19.5 | $18.43 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 10, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairbury and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
