How far is Crestwood, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Crestwood, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 378.7 miles (609.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crestwood and Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood and Crystal Lake.
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Start on Pinewood Drive
117 m · 19 sec · Pinewood Drive
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Turn right onto Ridgeway
86 m · 18 sec · Ridgeway
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Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
78 m · 11 sec · McKinney Chapel Road
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Continue on McKinney Chapel Road
2617 ft · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Power Plant Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
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Turn left
1753 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
2311 ft · 41 sec
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Take the ramp right
1538 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
50.5 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185.5 mi · 3 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
13.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
1873 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Kirchoff Road
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Turn right onto South Plum Grove Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Plum Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Colfax Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street
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Continue on Sterling Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Sterling Avenue
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Turn left onto West Northwest Highway
15.2 mi · 24 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 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 Crestwood and Crystal Lake.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185 mi · 03h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Crestwood 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 Crestwood to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 378.7 miles (609.4 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tolono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.9 miles from Crestwood and 192.8 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 322.1 miles (518.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.38 one way or $100.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crestwood and Mostly Sunny near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Tolono
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 Tolono.
Illinois Terminal
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Mattoon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 322.06 mi (518.3 km).
#1 Crestwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 10,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.6045000, -88.9400700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 609 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
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 | $3.77 | $50.38 | $100.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.82 | $113.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $62.18 | $124.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.86 | $141.72 |
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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