How far is Crystal Lake, IL from Roselle, IL?

The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to Roselle, IL is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.64 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.46 mi
34.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.46 mi
Kilometers
34.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.64 mi
Kilometers
41.26 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roselle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Crystal Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 3:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal Lake
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Roselle
Thu, Oct 15, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Crystal Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Barrington Hills
IL

Village in United States of America

From Crystal Lake
12.8 mi
00h 22m
To Roselle
12.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and Roselle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Roselle.

  1. 1

    Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue

    8 m · 5 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pyott Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Pyott Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Algonquin Road

    7.8 mi · 13 min · West Algonquin Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Dundee Road

    1242 ft · 23 sec · Dundee Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto New Sutton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Higgins Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Higgins Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Barrington Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Barrington Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Irving Park Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Irving Park Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Irving Park Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and Roselle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Algonquin Road
7.78 mi · 30%
South Barrington Road
3.78 mi · 15%
East Irving Park Road
3.72 mi · 15%
Pyott Road
3 mi · 12%
New Sutton Road
2.88 mi · 11%
West Higgins Road
2.54 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

West Algonquin Road

Turn left onto West Algonquin Road

7.78 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barrington Hills
00h 22m from Crystal Lake
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roselle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to Roselle?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Barrington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Crystal Lake and 12.9 miles from Roselle.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Roselle.

Stop Ideas Near Barrington Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Barrington Hills, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barrington Hills.

RAIL

Glenview station

30 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

41 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

44 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

48 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and Roselle. Straight-line distance: 21.46 mi (34.54 km).

Crystal Lake

#1 Crystal Lake

City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA

Population39,642
Coordinates42.2411300, -88.3162000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Roselle

#2 Roselle

Village in Ilinois, United States of America

Population22,550
Coordinates41.9847500, -88.0797900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Crystal Lake (-88.3162, 42.24113)
End: Roselle (-88.07979, 41.98475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $4.20
Round trip
$8.40
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.20 $8.40
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $5.84 $5.25 $10.51
Diesel $6.57 $5.91 $11.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Crystal Lake and Roselle. The current time is 14:28:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.