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Distance from Elton to Fairchilds

Driving Distance
247.9 mi 399 km
Flying Distance
198.6 mi 319.7 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Elton, Louisiana to Fairchilds, Texas is 247.9 mi (399 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 198.6 mi (319.7 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 24 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 5 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 64 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Elton
Place Elton
State/Province Louisiana
Country US
Latitude 30.481313
Longitude -92.695698
GPS 30.481313° N, 92.695698° W
Local Time 8:44 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Fairchilds
State/Province Texas
Country US
Latitude 29.431353
Longitude -95.780228
GPS 29.431353° N, 95.780228° W
Local Time 8:44 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Elton, Louisiana to Fairchilds, Texas covers 247.9 mi (399 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 5 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (223.0-247.9 miles / 359-399 km). The primary route shown here saves 34 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 64 mph (103 km/h).

Available Routes

I-10 W and I-69
247.9 mi 4 hours 5 minutes
Shortest
I-10 W
223 mi 3 hours 31 minutes
Fastest

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.