How far is Vermilion City, IL from Fairbury, IL?
The driving distance from Vermilion City, IL to Fairbury, IL is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vermilion City and Fairbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vermilion City and Fairbury.
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Start on Bloomington Street
17 m · 4 sec · Bloomington Street
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Continue on Bloomington Street
150 m · 12 sec · Bloomington Street
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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 North 500 East Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · North 500 East Road
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Continue on East 2500 North Road
7 mi · 12 min · East 2500 North Road
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Continue on North 1500 East Road
7 mi · 12 min · North 1500 East Road
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Turn right onto Old Route 66
2126 ft · 42 sec · Old Route 66
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Continue straight
2696 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto West Reynolds Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Reynolds Street
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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 Torrance Avenue
1644 ft · 34 sec · West Torrance Avenue
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Turn right onto South Manlove Street
1352 ft · 27 sec · South Manlove Street
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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 North 3360 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 3360 East Road
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Turn left onto East 3100 North Road
2 mi · 3 min · East 3100 North Road
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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 West Oak Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Oak Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1280 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vermilion City and Fairbury.
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 Sunny leaving Vermilion City and Mostly Cloudy near Fairbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vermilion City to Fairbury?
The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 Vermilion City and 28.1 miles from Fairbury.
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 19.3 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 4:24 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vermilion City and Mostly Cloudy near Fairbury.
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 Vermilion City and Fairbury. Straight-line distance: 29.32 mi (47.18 km).
#1 Vermilion City
Vermilion City is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0958700, -88.8348000 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairbury
City in Livingston County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,596 |
| Coordinates | 40.7472600, -88.5147800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-88.514836, 40.747259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $8.96 | $17.92 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
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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