How far is Crystal Lake, IL from Lindenhurst, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to Lindenhurst, IL is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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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 Lindenhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Lindenhurst.
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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
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Fox Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fox Lake Road
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
5 mi · 8 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Sand Lake Road
79 m · 9 sec · Sand Lake Road
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Turn left onto Valley Drive
124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive
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Turn right onto Briar Lane
1079 ft · 47 sec · Briar Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Briar Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and Lindenhurst.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
5.12 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindenhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to Lindenhurst?
The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Volo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Crystal Lake and 13.7 miles from Lindenhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindenhurst.
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 Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 18.88 mi (30.39 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 Lindenhurst
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 14,117 |
| Coordinates | 42.4105800, -88.0261900 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lindenhurst (-88.02619, 42.41058)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
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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