How far is Belmont Cragin, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Belmont Cragin, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belmont Cragin and Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont Cragin and Crystal Lake.
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Start on the route
1 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto North Major Avenue
151 m · 24 sec · North Major Avenue
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Turn right onto West George Street
660 ft · 34 sec · West George Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Higgins Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto North Oriole Avenue
99 m · 18 sec · North Oriole Avenue
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Turn left onto West Higgins Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West
1334 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
2167 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto New Sutton Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · New Sutton Road
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Turn sharp left onto Dundee Road
1457 ft · 28 sec · Dundee Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto Pyott Road
3 mi · 5 min · Pyott Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont Cragin and Crystal Lake.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Belmont Cragin and Mostly Sunny near Crystal Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belmont Cragin to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Belmont Cragin and 20.1 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Belmont Cragin and Mostly Sunny near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmont Cragin and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 35.29 mi (56.79 km).
#1 Belmont Cragin
Belmont Cragin is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9317000, -87.7686700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal Lake
City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 39,642 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411300, -88.3162000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Crystal Lake Avenue (-88.316198, 42.241185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.61 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
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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