How far is Fairfield, IL from Chicago, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairfield and Chicago is 242.74 miles (390.65 km).
Flight distance from Fairfield, IL to Chicago, IL is 242.74 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 31 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 28 minutes to travel from Fairfield to Chicago with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairfield, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois is: 260.49 miles (419.22 km) by car.
Driving from Fairfield to Chicago will take approximately 04 hours 24 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area. It is located on the shores of Lake Michigan, in northeastern Illinois. Chicago is a major center for finance, commerce, and industry.
| Population | 2677643 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°51'0"N 87°39'0"W |
| Latitude | 41.850033 |
| Longitude | -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Chicago: (-87.650099,41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fairfield and Chicago
The distance between Fairfield and Chicago is 419 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 39 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 Chicago. The current time is 00:10:15.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 40 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 34.8 liters (9.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfield and Chicago.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfield to Chicago is $33.16 (diesel $39.53).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $33.16 | $37.8 | $41.83 | $39.53 |
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 December 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Fairfield and Chicago (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
