How far is Crystal Lake, IL from Gurnee, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to Gurnee, IL is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and Gurnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Gurnee.
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Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue
8 m · 8 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2641 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Terra Cotta Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Terra Cotta Avenue
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Bull Valley Road
910 ft · 17 sec · Bull Valley Road
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Continue on Charles J Miller Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Charles J Miller Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South River Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South River Road
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Continue on Chapel Hill Road
1.1 km · 58 sec · Chapel Hill Road
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Turn slight right
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West Elm Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Elm Street
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Continue on Rand Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rand Road
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Continue on West Belvidere Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · West Belvidere Road
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Continue on Belvidere Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn slight right
2039 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
1417 ft · 32 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Grand Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right 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 Crystal Lake 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 Belvidere Road
Continue on West Belvidere Road
10.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake to Gurnee?
The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Volo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Crystal Lake and 14.8 miles from Gurnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Rain Showers near Gurnee.
Stop Ideas Near Volo
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 Volo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and Gurnee. Straight-line distance: 22.97 mi (36.96 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 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: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
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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