How far is Fox River Grove, IL from Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Fox River Grove, IL to Elgin, IL is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.8 miles (19 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Kane County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fox River Grove and Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox River Grove and Elgin.
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Start on Skyline Drive
531 ft · 24 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn left onto Glenice Parkway
866 ft · 43 sec · Glenice Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucille Avenue
553 ft · 22 sec · Lucille Avenue
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Turn right onto South Northwest Highway
92 m · 8 sec · South Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto Algonquin Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Algonquin Road
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Continue on Algonquin Road
1431 ft · 43 sec · Algonquin Road
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Continue on Algonquin Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto Haegers Bend Road
2.2 mi · 7 min · Haegers Bend Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Haegers Bend Road
119 m · 13 sec · Haegers Bend Road
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Continue on Elgin Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Elgin Road
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Continue on North Kennedy Drive
4.9 mi · 9 min · North Kennedy Drive
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Continue on Dundee Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Dundee Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
694 ft · 24 sec · Center Street
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Turn right
95 m · 28 sec
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Turn left onto East Chicago Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Chicago Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Chicago Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox River Grove and Elgin.
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.
North Kennedy Drive
Continue on North Kennedy Drive
4.87 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fox River Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fox River Grove to Elgin?
The road trip is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carpentersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Fox River Grove and 7 miles from Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.8 miles (19 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fox River Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Carpentersville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fox River Grove and Elgin. Straight-line distance: 11.81 mi (19.01 km).
#1 Fox River Grove
City in United States of America
| Population | 4,518 |
| Coordinates | 42.2008600, -88.2145300 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
| Population | 110,196 |
| Coordinates | 42.0372500, -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Chicago Street (-88.281194, 42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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