How far is North Peoria, IL from Fox Lake Hills, IL?
The driving distance from North Peoria, IL to Fox Lake Hills, IL is about 200.7 miles (323 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Peoria and Fox Lake Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Peoria and Fox Lake Hills.
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Start on East McClure Avenue
2637 ft · 1 min · East McClure Avenue
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Turn left onto North Knoxville Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Knoxville Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington
1833 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
105.3 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Lake Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Fox Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Fox Lake Road
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Turn left onto Bald Eagle Road
1219 ft · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bald Eagle Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Peoria and Fox Lake Hills.
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
105 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving North Peoria and Sunny near Fox Lake Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Peoria to Fox Lake Hills?
The road trip is about 200.7 miles (323 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from North Peoria and 100.4 miles from Fox Lake Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.30 one way or $64.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Peoria and Sunny near Fox Lake Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
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 Gardner.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Peoria and Fox Lake Hills. Straight-line distance: 138.85 mi (223.46 km).
#1 North Peoria
A census-designated place in Peoria County, Illinois.
| Population | 6,000 |
| Coordinates | 40.7175400, -89.5842600 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fox Lake Hills
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,591 |
| Coordinates | 42.4080800, -88.1317500 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fox Lake Hills (-88.13175, 42.40808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $4.56 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $36.72 | $73.45 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $40.70 | $81.41 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $46.46 | $92.92 |
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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