Fox Lake, IL Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Fox Lake, IL is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 137 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Fox Lake, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: John Baker
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
279.9 mi
York, IL
Quickest Drive
1h 18m
Chicago, IL
Plan Around Fox Lake, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Fox Lake, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Fox Lake, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Fox Lake, IL
Driving from Fox Lake, IL
Expect an average of 137 miles and about 3h 2m behind the wheel when leaving Fox Lake, IL. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 280 miles (6h 1m), while the shortest is just 55 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Fox Lake, IL include York, IL (279.9 mi, 6h 1m), Calumet City, IL (75.7 mi, 1h 46m), and Chicago, IL (54.7 mi, 1h 18m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 137-mile trip from Fox Lake, IL, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Fox Lake, IL and 2 routes heading into Fox Lake, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 55 to 280 miles.
The longest mapped route from Fox Lake, IL covers 280 miles and takes approximately 6h 1m. Shorter options start at just 55 miles.
The average route from Fox Lake, IL runs about 137 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 2m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 137-mile trip from Fox Lake, IL costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Fox Lake, IL include York, IL, Calumet City, IL and Chicago, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Fox Lake, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,872
Median Income
$69,896
Median Home Value
$219,300
Median Age
43.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Fox Lake, IL at a Glance
Founded
1907
Elevation
2,411 ft
Area
4 mi²
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Fox Lake, IL.
Mineola Hotel
old hotel building in Fox Lake, Illinois, USA
City data from Wikidata (Q2896251), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Fox Lake, IL
Fox Lake is a city in the Chain O' Lakes region of Chicagoland, Illinois.
The usual fast food "joints" are on Route 12. Docker's, 33 W Grand Ave. lakeside eatery with Sunday brunch. Morretti's, 164 US-12. Italian. Famous Freddies, 510 Park Ave. lakeside dining with burger baskets, etc.
Fox Lake is known by the locals as a town with more bars than residents. Not true.
Route 12 North to Wisconsin goes right through the town of Fox Lake. Last stop on the Northern Milwaukee line of the Metra Train system from Chicago, IL.
Travel tips adapted from Fox Lake on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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