How far is Fox, IL from Chicago, IL?
The driving distance from Fox, IL to Chicago, IL is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox and Chicago.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox and Chicago.
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Start on West Fox Road
818 ft · 23 sec · West Fox Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Eldamain Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Eldamain Road
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road
6 mi · 9 min · East Schoolhouse Road
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Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Lockport Road
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Continue on West Lockport Street
1 km · 1 min · West Lockport Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 55 North
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 33 min
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Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
912 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
134 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Damen Avenue
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Turn right onto South Blue Island Avenue
2973 ft · 2 min · South Blue Island Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Cermak Road
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
794 ft · 58 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 Fox and Chicago.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Merge slight left
24.9 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Fox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chicago.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fox to Chicago?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Bolingbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Fox and 25 miles from Chicago.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Chicago.
Stop Ideas Near Bolingbrook
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 Bolingbrook.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox and Chicago. Straight-line distance: 46.3 mi (74.52 km).
#1 Fox
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 501 |
| Coordinates | 41.6230900, -88.4950700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chicago
The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Population | 2,677,643 |
| Coordinates | 41.850033, -87.6500523 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.650099, 41.850032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $8.40 | $16.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $10.51 | $21.01 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
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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