How far is Fairfield, IL from Elgin, IL?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Fairfield and Elgin is 252.8 miles (406.84 km).

Flight distance from Fairfield, IL to Elgin, IL is 252.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Fairfield to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Fairfield, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 298.49 miles (480.37 km) by car.

Driving from Fairfield to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 01 minutes.

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#1 Fairfield

City in Illinois, United States

Population 4889
GPS Coordinates 38°22'44"N 88°21'35"W
Latitude 38.3789400
Longitude -88.3597700
Altitude 134
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Fairfield and Elgin

The distance between Fairfield and Elgin is 480 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 20 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 Fairfield and Elgin. The current time is 13:53:07.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 09 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 27 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 05 hours 58 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.87 liters (10.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfield and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfield to Elgin is $37.99 (diesel $45.29).

Illinois gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.61 $4.11 $4.55 $4.3
Total $37.99 $43.31 $47.93 $45.29

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairfield and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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