How far is Fox, IL from Champaign, IL?

The driving distance from Fox, IL to Champaign, IL is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.25 mi
02h 17m
Flight
104.93 mi
168.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Fox.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.93 mi
Kilometers
168.87 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.25 mi
Kilometers
183.87 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Champaign
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM CDT
Return by in Fox
Thu, Oct 15, 7:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox
2026-10-15T15:21
Arrive Champaign
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Saunemin
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Fox
57.1 mi
01h 08m
To Champaign
57.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Fox Road

    818 ft · 23 sec · West Fox Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eldamain Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Eldamain Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lisbon Road

    2220 ft · 2 min · Lisbon Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West High Point Road

    1 km · 3 min · West High Point Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lisbon Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lisbon Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Helmar Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Helmar Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Center Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North 2750 East Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 2750 East Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 2775 East Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 2790 East Road

    2355 ft · 37 sec · North 2790 East Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North 385 East Road

    2078 ft · 32 sec · North 385 East Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North 390 East Road

    10.8 mi · 16 min · North 390 East Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Sangamon Avenue

    2297 ft · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North 450E Road

    117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North 450 East Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 450 East

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road 350 East

    4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 400 East

    1157 ft · 28 sec · County Road 400 East

  27. 27

    Continue on North Lombard Street

    154 m · 13 sec · North Lombard Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 East: Champaign

    1378 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Neil Street

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Neil Street

    43 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Neil Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Neil Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neil Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 2700 East Road
28.7 mi · 25%
North Bridge Street
25 mi · 22%
North 390 East Road
10.8 mi · 9%
I 74 East
9.27 mi · 8%
County Road 400 East
7.75 mi · 7%
County Road 350 East
4.45 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Bridge Street

Continue straight

23.7 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
104.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saunemin
01h 08m from Fox
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Champaign.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fox to Champaign?

The road trip is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Saunemin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.1 miles from Fox and 57.2 miles from Champaign.

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

The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Champaign.

Stop Ideas Near Saunemin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saunemin, 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 Saunemin.

RAIL

Pontiac station

19 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

22 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

37 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

52 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox and Champaign. Straight-line distance: 104.93 mi (168.87 km).

Fox

#1 Fox

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population501
Coordinates41.6230900, -88.4950700
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Champaign

#2 Champaign

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population89,390
Coordinates40.1164200, -88.2433800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: West Fox Road (-88.495124, 41.623182)
End: North Neil Street (-88.243515, 40.11642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.26 L · about $18.80
Round trip
$37.60
8.06 gal · 30.52 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $18.80 $37.60
Mid-grade $5.29 $21.33 $42.65
Premium $5.84 $23.52 $47.05
Diesel $6.57 $26.48 $52.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox and Champaign. The current time is 15:21:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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