How far is Crystal Lake, IL from Grand Boulevard, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to Grand Boulevard, IL is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Iroquois County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and Grand Boulevard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Grand Boulevard.
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Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue
8 m · 5 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Highway
6.2 mi · 11 min · Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 22
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 22
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Continue on West Main Street
1933 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Rand Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Rand Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Rand Road
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Turn left onto Palatine Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East Palatine Road
3061 ft · 1 min · East Palatine Road
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
1.9 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
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Take the exit slight right toward 43rd Street
992 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West 43rd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 43rd Street
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Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
989 ft · 43 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and Grand Boulevard.
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.
Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 00h 12m
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 Crystal Lake and Mostly Sunny near Grand Boulevard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to Grand Boulevard?
The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from Crystal Lake and 26.5 miles from Grand Boulevard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:42 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crystal Lake and Mostly Sunny near Grand Boulevard.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland
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 Ridgeland.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and Grand Boulevard. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.76 km).
#1 Crystal Lake
City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 39,642 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411300, -88.3162000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grand Boulevard
Grand Boulevard is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8139200, -87.6172700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grand Boulevard (-87.61727, 41.81392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $8.62 | $17.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $9.80 | $19.60 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $10.83 | $21.67 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
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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