Origin
Aurora, IL
Night in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aurora, IL to Fox, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, IL
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Fox, IL
Steffi Wacker
Trip Overview
The drive from Aurora, IL to Fox, IL covers 15.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lake Street, IL 71, West Fox Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on South Lake Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 15.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lake Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 31 / South Lake Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (IL 71): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 31 / South Lake Street
Turn right onto IL 31 / South Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Orchard Road
Turn left onto Orchard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
IL 71
Turn right onto IL 71
Navigation decision point
3
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Van Emmon Road
Turn right onto Van Emmon Road
Navigation decision point
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
South Bridge Street
Turn left onto South Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Street | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| IL 71 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Fox Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Van Emmon Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US 34 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Orchard Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Fox Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Van Emmon Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lake Street
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aurora, IL and Fox, IL.
1
Start on West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
2
Turn right onto IL 31
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
South Lake Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 34
4
Turn left onto Orchard Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 71
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL 71
6
Turn right onto Van Emmon Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Emmon Road
7
Continue on East Van Emmon Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Van Emmon Street
8
Turn left onto South Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Bridge Street
9
Turn right onto West Fox Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fox Street
10
Continue on West Fox Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Fox Road
11
Arrive at destination
West Fox Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fox, IL
Night in Fox on Thursday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aurora, IL to Fox, IL covers 15.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lake Street, IL 71, West Fox Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Aurora, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 31 / South Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (IL 71): Navigation decision point.
The route from Aurora, IL to Fox, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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