How far is Fairview, IL from Lewistown, IL?
The driving distance from Fairview, IL to Lewistown, IL is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Lewistown.
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Start on Carter Street
1220 ft · 34 sec · Carter Street
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Turn right onto East Street
1496 ft · 32 sec · East Street
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Continue on State Route 97
4.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 97
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Turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2425 ft · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto S 7th St
1643 ft · 33 sec · S 7th St
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Continue on South 7th Street
7.5 mi · 13 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue E
31 m · 2 sec · East Avenue E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Lewistown.
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.
South 7th Street
Continue on South 7th Street
7.46 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Lewistown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Lewistown?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Fairview and 10.1 miles from Lewistown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairview and Mostly Sunny near Lewistown.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Waterford Town Hall
Lewistown City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cuba.
Macomb
Peoria, Illinois
Galesburg station
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Lewistown. Straight-line distance: 16.61 mi (26.73 km).
#1 Fairview
Fairview is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6333700, -90.1637300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewistown
High school in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois
| Population | 2,096 |
| Coordinates | 40.3931000, -90.1548400 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue E (-90.154841, 40.393168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
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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