How far is Rockford, IL from Fox Lake Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Rockford, IL to Fox Lake Hills, IL is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
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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Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockford and Fox Lake Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockford and Fox Lake Hills.
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Start on West State Street
2549 ft · 1 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
1759 ft · 41 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on North 2nd Street
7.3 mi · 11 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Lane Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · West Lane Road
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Continue on State Route 173
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 173
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Continue on West Grove Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · West Grove Street
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Turn left onto South Division Street
2662 ft · 49 sec · South Division Street
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Turn right onto East Diggins Street
17.3 mi · 25 min · East Diggins Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue straight
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Grand Avenue
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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 Rockford and Fox Lake Hills.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Diggins Street
Turn right onto East Diggins Street
17.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rockford and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Fox Lake Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockford to Fox Lake Hills?
The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Rockford and 31.6 miles from Fox Lake Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rockford and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Fox Lake Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Harvard
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 Harvard.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockford and Fox Lake Hills. Straight-line distance: 50.05 mi (80.54 km).
#1 Rockford
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 144,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.2711300, -89.0940000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
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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