How far is Fox, IL from York, IL?

The driving distance from Fox, IL to York, IL is about 249.8 miles (402 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.82 mi
04h 10m
Flight
175.28 mi
282.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.28 mi
Kilometers
282.08 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.82 mi
Kilometers
402.05 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in York
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM CDT
Return by in Fox
Fri, Oct 16, 2:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive York
Thu, Oct 15, 10:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake of the Woods
IL

Census designated place in Illinois, United States

From Fox
107 mi
02h 05m
To York
142.8 mi
02h 05m

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
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.9 mi · 46 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150, IL 1

    1001 ft · 21 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on US 150 East, IL 1 South: Georgetown Road

    1245 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Georgetown Road

    13.5 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  35. 35

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  36. 36

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  37. 37

    Continue on IL Route 1

    1.4 mi · 4 min · IL Route 1

  38. 38

    Turn right onto West Elliot Street

    156 m · 9 sec · West Elliot Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Central Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Vandalia Way

    666 ft · 11 sec · Vandalia Way

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    30.4 mi · 45 min · South Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn sharp left onto East 150th Road

    1.9 mi · 8 min · East 150th Road

  43. 43

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1290 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto North York Street

    621 ft · 27 sec · North York Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North York Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
45 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
42.2 mi · 17%
South Main Street
30.4 mi · 12%
Georgetown Road
29.6 mi · 12%
North 2700 East Road
28.7 mi · 12%
North Bridge Street
25 mi · 10%
North 390 East Road
10.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

41.9 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.5 mi
175.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake of the Woods
02h 05m from Fox
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fox and Showers And Thunderstorms near York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.8 miles (402 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake of the Woods is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from Fox and 142.8 miles from York.

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

The direct path is about 175.3 miles (282.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.15 one way or $82.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake of the Woods

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake of the Woods, 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 Lake of the Woods.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

21 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Uptown Station

62 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

63 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox and York. Straight-line distance: 175.28 mi (282.08 km).

Fox

#1 Fox

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population501
Coordinates41.6230900, -88.4950700
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
York

#2 York

Town in Clark County, Wisconsin, USA

Population853
Coordinates39.1714300, -87.6391900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Start: West Fox Road (-88.495124, 41.623182)
End: North York Street (-87.63919, 39.17143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.37 L · about $41.15
Round trip
$82.29
17.64 gal · 66.74 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $41.15 $82.29
Mid-grade $5.29 $46.68 $93.35
Premium $5.84 $51.48 $102.96
Diesel $6.57 $57.96 $115.91

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 York. The current time is 18:30:32.

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.