How far is Elk Grove, IL from Fox Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Elk Grove, IL to Fox Lake, IL is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elk Grove and Fox Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove and Fox Lake.
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Start on South Elmhurst Road
71 m · 12 sec · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
2878 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 North, IL 53 South, I 290 East: West Suburbs, Northwest Suburbs
812 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs, Rolling Meadows
2763 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 10 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 Elk Grove and Fox Lake.
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 Rand Road
Continue on North Rand Road
14.3 mi · 00h 19m
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 Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fox Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elk Grove to Fox Lake?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Lake Zurich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Elk Grove and 17.6 miles from Fox Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Elk Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fox Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Zurich
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elk Grove and Fox Lake. Straight-line distance: 29.65 mi (47.72 km).
#1 Elk Grove
Township in Cook County, Illinois
| Population | 31,831 |
| Coordinates | 42.0072500, -87.9403400 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.15 | $16.30 |
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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