How far is Fairmont, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Fairmont, IL to Chicago, IL is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Chicago.
-
1
Start on Arthur Avenue
664 ft · 29 sec · Arthur Avenue
-
2
Continue on Barry Avenue
1196 ft · 54 sec · Barry Avenue
-
3
Turn right onto Green Garden Place
972 ft · 48 sec · Green Garden Place
-
4
Turn left onto West Oak Avenue
1807 ft · 56 sec · West Oak Avenue
-
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto South State Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · South State Street
-
6
Continue on South Archer Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Archer Avenue
-
7
Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs
2672 ft · 1 min
-
8
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
4.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1.2 km · 2 min
-
10
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
16.5 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
-
11
Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
-
15
Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
-
16
Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue
-
17
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
-
18
Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
-
19
Turn right
794 ft · 58 sec
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Chicago.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
16.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fairmont and Chance Drizzle near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Chicago?
The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Burr Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Fairmont and 17.8 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairmont and Chance Drizzle near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Burr Ridge
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 Burr Ridge.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 29.29 mi (47.14 km).
#1 Fairmont
Fairmont is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.5561400, -88.0592300 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.64 | $5.80 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $7.28 | $14.57 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
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