How far is Crystal Lake, IL from Minooka, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to Minooka, IL is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and Minooka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Minooka.
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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
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Pyott Road
1776 ft · 34 sec · Pyott Road
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Turn right onto James R Rakow Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · James R Rakow Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on South Randall Road
17.9 mi · 29 min · South Randall Road
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Keep slight left to continue on North Randall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on Randall Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Randall Road
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Turn right onto Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
60 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right
76 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Plainfield Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
12.4 mi · 20 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Mondamin Street
2636 ft · 1 min · Mondamin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mondamin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and Minooka.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Randall Road
Continue on South Randall Road
17.9 mi · 00h 29m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Minooka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to Minooka?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Crystal Lake and 30.6 miles from Minooka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.08 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Minooka.
Stop Ideas Near North Aurora
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 North Aurora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and Minooka. Straight-line distance: 54.37 mi (87.5 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 Minooka
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 11,456 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553100, -88.2617300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minooka (-88.26173, 41.45531)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $11.43 | $22.86 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
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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