How far is Fairfield, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Fairfield and Elgin is 252.8 miles (406.84 km).
Flight distance from Fairfield, IL to Elgin, IL is 252.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Fairfield to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Fairfield, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 298.49 miles (480.37 km) by car.
Driving from Fairfield to Elgin will take approximately 05 hours 01 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 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Elgin is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin History Museum.
| Population | 110196 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'14"N 88°16'52"W |
| Latitude | 42.0372500 |
| Longitude | -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Elgin: East Chicago Street (-88.281194,42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Fairfield and Elgin
The distance between Fairfield and Elgin is 480 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 20 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 Elgin. The current time is 00:55:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 56 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 27 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 58 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 58 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 15 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 43 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.87 liters (10.53 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Fairfield and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Fairfield to Elgin is $37.99 (diesel $45.29).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $37.99 | $43.31 | $47.93 | $45.29 |
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 Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
