How far is Champaign, IL from Fox Lake Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Champaign, IL to Fox Lake Hills, IL is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.7 mi
03h 44m
Flight
158.44 mi
254.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.44 mi
Kilometers
254.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.7 mi
Kilometers
297.24 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox Lake Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 PM CDT
Return by in Champaign
Sun, Apr 19, 11:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Champaign
2026-04-19T15:41
Arrive Fox Lake Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Champaign
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Peotone
IL

City in United States of America

From Champaign
92.4 mi
01h 52m
To Fox Lake Hills
92.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Champaign and Fox Lake Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Champaign and Fox Lake Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on North Neil Street

    13 m · 9 sec · North Neil Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East University Avenue

    73 m · 12 sec · East University Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1377 ft · 45 sec · North Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    77 m · 13 sec · East Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Market Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Rand Road

    14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Fox Lake Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Fox Lake Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Bald Eagle Road

    1219 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bald Eagle Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Champaign and Fox Lake Hills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
108 mi · 59%
Tri-State Tollway
22.8 mi · 12%
Saint Charles Road West
22.6 mi · 12%
North Rand Road
18.5 mi · 10%
North Market Street
4.25 mi · 2%
I 294 Toll North
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peotone
01h 52m from Champaign
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Champaign 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 Champaign to Fox Lake Hills?

The road trip is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Peotone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Champaign and 92.3 miles from Fox Lake Hills.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.59 one way or $49.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Sunny around Champaign and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Fox Lake Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Peotone

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peotone, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peotone.

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Kankakee

25 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

27 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

29 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

33 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Champaign and Fox Lake Hills. Straight-line distance: 158.44 mi (254.99 km).

Champaign

#1 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fox Lake Hills

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,591
Coordinates42.4080800, -88.1317500
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Champaign (-88.24338, 40.11642)
End: Fox Lake Hills (-88.13175, 42.40808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.67 L · about $24.59
Round trip
$49.17
13.04 gal · 49.34 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.59 $49.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.73 $55.46
Premium $4.65 $30.34 $60.69
Diesel $5.30 $34.58 $69.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Champaign and Fox Lake Hills. The current time is 15:41:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.