How far is Fox Lake Hills, IL from Des Plaines, IL?
The driving distance from Fox Lake Hills, IL to Des Plaines, IL is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 00h 48m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox Lake Hills and Des Plaines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake Hills and Des Plaines.
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Start on Bald Eagle Road
1219 ft · 58 sec · Bald Eagle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fox Lake Road
2814 ft · 1 min · Fox Lake Road
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
9.8 mi · 15 min · West Grand Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
2703 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
16.4 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 58: Golf Road
2218 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North East River Road
536 ft · 18 sec · North East River Road
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Turn right onto East Golf Road
1.5 km · 2 min · East Golf Road
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Turn left onto North Des Plaines River Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Des Plaines River Road
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Turn right onto Henry Avenue
557 ft · 24 sec · Henry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Henry Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Lake Hills and Des Plaines.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
16.4 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.
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Fox Lake Hills and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fox Lake Hills to Des Plaines?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Green Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Fox Lake Hills and 18.8 miles from Des Plaines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Fox Lake Hills and Mostly Sunny near Des Plaines.
Stop Ideas Near Green Oaks
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 Green Oaks.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake Hills and Des Plaines. Straight-line distance: 28.84 mi (46.42 km).
#1 Fox Lake Hills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,591 |
| Coordinates | 42.4080800, -88.1317500 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Des Plaines
The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 58,179 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -87.8834000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henry Avenue (-87.883408, 42.033456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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