Origin
Fox, IL
Evening in Fox on Thursday
Local time
8:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox, IL to Aurora, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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.
Fox, IL
Steffi Wacker
Aurora, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fox, IL to Aurora, IL covers 15.5 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 31, IL 71, West Fox Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on IL 31. 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 28m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 28m highway drive covering 15.5 miles, with most of the trip on IL 31 and IL 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.9 miles on IL 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 31 and IL 71. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near East Van Emmon Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m 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 2.9 miles (East Van Emmon Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (IL 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
East Van Emmon Street
Turn right onto East Van Emmon Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
IL 71
Turn left onto IL 71
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Orchard Road
Turn left onto Orchard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 34
Turn right onto US 34
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West Galena Boulevard
Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 31 | 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:
IL 31
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox, IL and Aurora, IL.
1
Start on West Fox Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Fox Road
2
Continue on West Fox Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fox Street
3
Turn left onto South Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Bridge Street
4
Turn right onto East Van Emmon Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Van Emmon Street
5
Continue on Van Emmon Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Emmon Road
6
Turn left onto IL 71
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL 71
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto Orchard Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto US 34
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 34
Use the right lane.
9
Continue on IL 31
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 31
10
Continue on IL 31
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 31
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto West Galena Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
West Galena Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
West Galena Boulevard
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
Aurora, IL
Evening in Aurora on Thursday
Local time
8:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 Fox, IL to Aurora, IL covers 15.5 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 31, IL 71, West Fox Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Fox, 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 28m 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 2.9 miles (East Van Emmon Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (IL 71): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Orchard Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fox, IL to Aurora, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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