Origin
Naperville, IL
Evening in Naperville on Thursday
Local time
8:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Naperville, IL to Fox, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox, IL
Steffi Wacker
Trip Overview
The drive from Naperville, IL to Fox, IL covers 22.8 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Ogden Avenue, 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 12.1 miles on West Ogden Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 22.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Ogden Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 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 early in the drive near US 34 / West Ogden Avenue.
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 42m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles (Van Emmon Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Turn right onto US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto US 34 / West Ogden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
17.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Van Emmon Road
Turn right onto Van Emmon Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
South Bridge Street
Turn left onto South Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
3
20.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
West Fox Street
Turn right onto West Fox Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Ogden Avenue | 12.1 mi | 22m |
| IL 71 | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| West Fox Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Van Emmon Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US 34 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Fox Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Van Emmon Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Bridge Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Ogden Avenue
— 12.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville, IL and Fox, IL.
1
Start on North Washington Street
50 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn right onto US 34
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 34
10 mi
·
18 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 34
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 34
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 34
303 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 34
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 71
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 71
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 71
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
IL 71
8
Turn right onto Van Emmon Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Emmon Road
9
Continue on East Van Emmon Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Van Emmon Street
10
Turn left onto South Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Bridge Street
11
Turn right onto West Fox Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fox Street
12
Continue on West Fox Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Fox Road
13
Arrive at destination
West Fox Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.56 one way
$7.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
8:51 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
42m 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 Naperville, IL to Fox, IL covers 22.8 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Ogden Avenue, 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 11.4 miles from Naperville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.56 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 42m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 34 / West Ogden Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles (Van Emmon Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Naperville, 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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