How far is Fairmont, IL from Aurora, IL?

The driving distance from Fairmont, IL to Aurora, IL is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.53 mi
00h 49m
Flight
19.52 mi
31.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.52 mi
Kilometers
31.41 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.53 mi
Kilometers
45.91 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Fri, Nov 6, 10:16 AM CST
Return by in Fairmont
Fri, Nov 6, 11:06 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmont
2026-11-06T09:27
Arrive Aurora
Fri, Nov 6, 10:16 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmont
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Romeoville
IL

Town

From Fairmont
13 mi
00h 24m
To Aurora
15.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Aurora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Aurora.

  1. 1

    Start on Arthur Avenue

    664 ft · 29 sec · Arthur Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Barry Avenue

    1196 ft · 54 sec · Barry Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Green Garden Place

    972 ft · 48 sec · Green Garden Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Oak Avenue

    1807 ft · 56 sec · West Oak Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 9th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Independence Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Independence Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Taylor Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Taylor Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Taylor Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Weber Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Weber Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rodeo Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rodeo Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rodeo Drive

    33 m · 2 sec · Rodeo Drive

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Rodeo Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rodeo Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West 119th Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · West 119th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East New York Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    127 m · 15 sec · North Lake Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Galena Boulevard

    575 ft · 10 sec · West Galena Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Galena Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Aurora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lincoln Highway
4.29 mi · 15%
West 119th Street
3.88 mi · 14%
Weber Road
3.03 mi · 11%
Hill Avenue
2.35 mi · 8%
Taylor Road
2.31 mi · 8%
Independence Boulevard
2.19 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Lincoln Highway

Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

4.29 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romeoville
00h 24m from Fairmont
Leave By
4:52 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fairmont and Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Aurora?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Romeoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Fairmont and 15.5 miles from Aurora.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.69 one way or $9.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairmont and Mostly Cloudy near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Romeoville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Romeoville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Romeoville.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 19.52 mi (31.41 km).

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#1 Fairmont

Fairmont is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.5561400, -88.0592300
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Aurora

#2 Aurora

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population196,383
Coordinates41.7605800, -88.3200700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Arthur Avenue (-88.059165, 41.556141)
End: West Galena Boulevard (-88.320111, 41.76053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $4.69
Round trip
$9.38
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.64 $4.69 $9.38
Mid-grade $5.28 $5.33 $10.66
Premium $5.83 $5.88 $11.77
Diesel $6.61 $6.68 $13.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmont and Aurora. The current time is 09:27:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.