How far is Fairbury, IL from Vermilion City, IL?
The driving distance from Fairbury, IL to Vermilion City, IL is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 08m.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairbury and Vermilion City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairbury and Vermilion City.
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Start on North 2nd Street
1280 ft · 1 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Oak Street
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Continue on East 800 North Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · East 800 North Road
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Continue on East 3100 North Road
2 mi · 3 min · East 3100 North Road
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Turn right onto North 3360 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 3360 East Road
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Continue on North 1600 East Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · North 1600 East Road
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Continue on South Manlove Street
1352 ft · 30 sec · South Manlove Street
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Turn left onto East Torrance Avenue
1644 ft · 35 sec · East Torrance Avenue
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Turn right onto South Mill Street
2641 ft · 58 sec · South Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Reynolds Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Reynolds Street
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Turn right
754 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1944 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Old Route 66
2100 ft · 46 sec · Old Route 66
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Turn left onto West Custer Avenue
682 ft · 17 sec · West Custer Avenue
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Continue on North 1500 East Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · North 1500 East Road
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Turn straight onto East 2500 North Road
7 mi · 12 min · East 2500 North Road
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Continue on East 2550 North Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · East 2550 North Road
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Continue on North 500 E Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · North 500 E Road
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Continue on Bloomington Street
133 m · 12 sec · Bloomington Street
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Continue on Bloomington Street
33 m · 10 sec · Bloomington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bloomington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairbury and Vermilion City.
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 1600 East Road
Continue on North 1600 East Road
7.29 mi · 00h 10m
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 Fairbury and Mostly Sunny near Vermilion City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairbury to Vermilion City?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Fairbury and 20.4 miles from Vermilion City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:14 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fairbury and Mostly Sunny near Vermilion City.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairbury and Vermilion City. Straight-line distance: 29.32 mi (47.18 km).
#1 Fairbury
City in Livingston County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,596 |
| Coordinates | 40.7472600, -88.5147800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vermilion City
Vermilion City is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0958700, -88.8348000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vermilion City (-88.8348, 41.09587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.63 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $7.55 | $15.09 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $8.34 | $16.69 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
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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