How far is Elgin, IL from Fox, IL?
The driving distance from Elgin, IL to Fox, IL is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Township in Lee County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elgin and Fox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin and Fox.
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Start on East Chicago Street
10 m · 5 sec · East Chicago Street
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Turn right onto Villa Street
2959 ft · 58 sec · Villa Street
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Turn right onto East National Street
2840 ft · 1 min · East National Street
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Turn left onto South State Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South State Street
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Continue on North La Fox Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · North La Fox Street
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Turn right onto Silver Glen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Silver Glen Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Randall Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on Randall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Randall Road
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Turn right onto Keslinger Road
1 mi · 2 min · Keslinger Road
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Turn left onto South Peck Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peck Road
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Turn right onto Kaneville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Kaneville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Kaneville Road
98 m · 6 sec · Kaneville Road
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Turn straight onto Fabyan Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Fabyan Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bliss Road
43 m · 3 sec · Bliss Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bliss Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Bliss Road
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 47
1.1 mi · 2 min · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on United States Route 30
2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Galena Road
2 mi · 3 min · Galena Road
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Turn left onto Eldamain Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Eldamain Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eldamain Road
41 m · 3 sec · Eldamain Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eldamain Road
1812 ft · 43 sec · Eldamain Road
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Turn left onto West Fox Road
853 ft · 24 sec · West Fox Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Fox Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elgin and Fox.
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.
Eldamain Road
Turn left onto Eldamain Road
6.12 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elgin and Rain Showers near Fox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elgin to Fox?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Willow Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Elgin and 18.6 miles from Fox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elgin and Rain Showers near Fox.
Stop Ideas Near Willow Creek
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 Willow Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elgin and Fox. Straight-line distance: 30.66 mi (49.34 km).
#1 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fox
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 501 |
| Coordinates | 41.6230900, -88.4950700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox (-88.49507, 41.62309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.67 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.65 | $15.29 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
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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