How far is Bolingbrook, IL from Fox Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Bolingbrook, IL to Fox Lake, IL is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolingbrook and Fox Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook and Fox Lake.
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Start on North Bolingbrook Drive
13 m · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Continue on North Bolingbrook Drive
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
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Turn right onto Hobson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hobson Road
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Continue on 63rd Street
956 ft · 23 sec · 63rd Street
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Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
2159 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Lake Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
18 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolingbrook and Fox Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
14.7 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Bolingbrook and Sunny near Fox Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bolingbrook to Fox Lake?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Bolingbrook and 28.1 miles from Fox Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bolingbrook and Sunny near Fox Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows
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 Rolling Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolingbrook and Fox Lake. Straight-line distance: 48.59 mi (78.2 km).
#1 Bolingbrook
Town in Illinois
| Population | 74,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.6986400, -88.0684000 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fox Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 10,411 |
| Coordinates | 42.3966900, -88.1837000 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox Lake (-88.1837, 42.39669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.50 | $15.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
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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