Origin
Elgin, IL
Night in Elgin on Thursday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elgin, IL to Fox, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elgin, IL
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Fox, IL
Steffi Wacker
Trip Overview
The drive from Elgin, IL to Fox, IL covers 37.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Eldamain Road, Bliss Road, Randall Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.5 miles on Eldamain Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 37.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Eldamain Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Villa Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CR 5 / Silver Glen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (CR 34 / Randall Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Villa Street
Turn right onto Villa Street
Navigation decision point
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 5 / Silver Glen Road
Turn right onto CR 5 / Silver Glen Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 34 / Randall Road
Turn left onto CR 34 / Randall Road
Navigation decision point
5
28.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Galena Road
Turn right onto Galena Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
30.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Eldamain Road
Turn left onto Eldamain Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eldamain Road | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| Bliss Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Randall Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| North La Fox Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| United States Route 30 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| Galena Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| Fabyan Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Eldamain Road
— 6.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elgin, IL and Fox, IL.
1
Start on East Chicago Street
34 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Chicago Street
2
Turn right onto Villa Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Villa Street
3
Turn right onto East National Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East National Street
4
Turn left onto IL 31
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
5
Continue on IL 31
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North La Fox Street
6
Turn right onto CR 5
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Glen Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto CR 34
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Randall Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Randall Road
9
Continue on CR 34
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Randall Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 41
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Keslinger Road
11
Turn left onto CR 84
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peck Road
12
Turn right onto CR 84
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaneville Road
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Kaneville Road
321 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kaneville Road
14
Turn straight onto CR 8
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Fabyan Parkway
15
Enter roundabout onto Bliss Road
141 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bliss Road
16
Continue on Bliss Road
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Bliss Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto IL 47
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 47
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on US 30; IL 47
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
United States Route 30
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on North Bridge Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
20
Turn right onto Galena Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Galena Road
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Eldamain Road
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Eldamain Road
Use the left lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto Eldamain Road
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
Eldamain Road
23
Continue on Eldamain Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Eldamain Road
24
Turn left onto West Fox Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Fox Road
25
Arrive at destination
West Fox Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Elgin, IL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Elgin, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fox, IL
The final approach into Fox, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.82 one way
$11.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
11:42 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
22 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
1h 2m 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 Elgin, IL to Fox, IL covers 37.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Eldamain Road, Bliss Road, Randall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Elgin, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Villa Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CR 5 / Silver Glen Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (CR 34 / Randall Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Elgin, IL to Fox, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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