How far is Antioch, IL from Gurnee, IL?
The driving distance from Antioch, IL to Gurnee, IL is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Antioch and Gurnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Antioch and Gurnee.
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Start on Main Street
2412 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West IL Route 173
7.6 mi · 12 min · West IL Route 173
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Turn right onto North Skokie Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · North Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
1010 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 132: Grand Avenue
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1508 ft · 31 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North Greenleaf Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Greenleaf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Greenleaf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Antioch and Gurnee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West IL Route 173
Turn left onto West IL Route 173
7.59 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Antioch and Rain Showers near Gurnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Antioch to Gurnee?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Antioch and 8 miles from Gurnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Antioch and Rain Showers near Gurnee.
Stop Ideas Near Russell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Russell.
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Antioch and Gurnee. Straight-line distance: 12.33 mi (19.85 km).
#1 Antioch
Town in the American state of Illinois
| Population | 14,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4772400, -88.0956400 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gurnee
Village in Illinois
| Population | 30,168 |
| Coordinates | 42.3703000, -87.9020200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gurnee (-87.90202, 42.3703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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