How far is Fox, IL from Rockford, IL?
The driving distance from Fox, IL to Rockford, IL is about 78 miles (125.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 27m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox and Rockford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox and Rockford.
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Start on West Fox Road
818 ft · 26 sec · West Fox Road
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Turn right onto Eldamain Road
1783 ft · 36 sec · Eldamain Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eldamain Road
36 m · 2 sec · Eldamain Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eldamain Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Eldamain Road
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Turn right onto Galena Road
2 mi · 3 min · Galena Road
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Turn left onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
3.1 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on Route 47
1.5 km · 1 min · Route 47
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
684 ft · 9 sec · Illinois Route 47
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: DeKalb
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
30.3 mi · 32 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 2: Rockford, Dixon
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
45 m · 4 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox and Rockford.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
30.3 mi · 00h 32m
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 Rockford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fox to Rockford?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Fox and 38.5 miles from Rockford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Fox and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rockford.
Stop Ideas Near Malta
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 Malta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox and Rockford. Straight-line distance: 54.33 mi (87.44 km).
#1 Fox
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 501 |
| Coordinates | 41.6230900, -88.4950700 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: West State Street (-89.094046, 42.271066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $14.55 | $29.11 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $16.05 | $32.10 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $18.07 | $36.14 |
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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