Origin
Markham, IL
Evening in Markham on Thursday
Local time
5:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Markham, IL to Fox, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Markham, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Fox, IL
Steffi Wacker
Trip Overview
The drive from Markham, IL to Fox, IL covers 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80, East Schoolhouse Road, West Lockport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on I 80. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 48.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near I 80.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward IL 7: 159th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Airport Road
Turn left onto Airport Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Eldamain Road
Turn right onto Eldamain Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 | 13.6 mi | 16m |
| East Schoolhouse Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| West Lockport Road | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Stagecoach Trail | 4 mi | 6m |
| East 9th Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Renwick Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Airport Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 80
— 13.6 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Markham, IL and Fox, IL.
1
Start on 163rd Street
64 ft
·
6 sec
·
163rd Street
2
Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Kedzie Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West
4
Merge onto I 80
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 140
Toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 355
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 4
Toward IL 7: 159th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto IL 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 159th Street
9
Continue on IL 7
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East 9th Street
10
Continue on Renwick Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Renwick Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto CH 88
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Weber Road
12
Turn left onto Airport Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Airport Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Lockport Street
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Lockport Street
14
Continue on Lockport Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lockport Road
15
Continue on West Lockport Street
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lockport Street
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on West Lockport Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Lockport Road
17
Continue on East Schoolhouse Road
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
East Schoolhouse Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto IL 71
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stagecoach Trail
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Eldamain Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Eldamain Road
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto West Fox Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Fox Road
21
Arrive at destination
West Fox Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.4 mi from Markham, IL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Markham, 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
$7.64 one way
$15.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(4.5 mi)
$0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Fox on Thursday
Local time
5:18 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
3 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 16m 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 Markham, IL to Fox, IL covers 48.9 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80, East Schoolhouse Road, West Lockport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 miles from Markham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.64 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 48.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 1 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Markham, IL to Fox, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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