How far is Crystal Lake, IL from La Grange, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to La Grange, IL is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and La Grange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and La Grange.
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Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto North Virginia Street
2923 ft · 54 sec · North Virginia Street
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Turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
9 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Street
2473 ft · 47 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto West Grant Highway
5 mi · 7 min · West Grant Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
13.5 mi · 20 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi · 36 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
49.6 mi · 59 min
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Continue on East 1200th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
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Continue on North Lafayette Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
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Turn left onto East Calhoun Street
629 ft · 18 sec · East Calhoun Street
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Take the exit slight right
982 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Jackson Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto East 1500th Street
24.3 mi · 34 min · East 1500th Street
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Turn right onto West Clinton Street
7 mi · 11 min · West Clinton Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Lagrange Lock Road
5.8 mi · 14 min · Lagrange Lock Road
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Continue on County Road 1965 East
1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road 1965 East
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Continue on County Road 12
2015 ft · 55 sec · County Road 12
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 12
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and La Grange.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 34 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
49.6 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near La Grange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to La Grange?
The road trip is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.2 miles from Crystal Lake and 136.4 miles from La Grange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.88 one way or $89.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near La Grange.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
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 Cleveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and La Grange. Straight-line distance: 196.19 mi (315.73 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 La Grange
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 15,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9472700, -90.5373500 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Grange (-90.53735, 39.94727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $44.88 | $89.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $50.91 | $101.82 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $56.15 | $112.30 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $63.21 | $126.43 |
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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