How far is Aurora, IL from Fox Lake Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Aurora, IL to Fox Lake Hills, IL is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 28m.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aurora and Fox Lake Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora and Fox Lake Hills.
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Start on West Galena Boulevard
575 ft · 15 sec · West Galena Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on South Lincolnway Street
1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa
118 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East: Chicago
736 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 88 East: Chicago
896 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
1440 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 59 North: Warrenville, West Chicago
105 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Illinois Route 59
3.8 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on South Neltnor Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on Ingalton Avenue
2933 ft · 58 sec · Ingalton Avenue
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Continue on South Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Sutton Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
6 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Dundee Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dundee Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on South Hough Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Hough Street
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Continue on North Hough Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · North Hough Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1257 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Rand Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · North Rand Road
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Fox Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Fox Lake Road
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Turn left onto Bald Eagle Road
1219 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bald Eagle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora and Fox Lake Hills.
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 Hough Road
Continue on North Hough Road
6.39 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 Aurora and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Fox Lake Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aurora to Fox Lake Hills?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Aurora and 27.8 miles from Fox Lake Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Aurora and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Fox Lake Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Streamwood
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 Streamwood.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Fox Lake Hills. Straight-line distance: 45.77 mi (73.66 km).
#1 Aurora
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 196,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.7605800, -88.3200700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fox Lake Hills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,591 |
| Coordinates | 42.4080800, -88.1317500 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox Lake Hills (-88.13175, 42.40808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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