How far is Crystal Lake, IL from Streator, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to Streator, IL is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and Streator.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Streator.
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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 right
32.6 mi · 48 min
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Turn left
1287 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North 2753rd Road
3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road
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Continue on North Green Street
2119 ft · 42 sec · North Green Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto La Salle Street
835 ft · 27 sec · La Salle Street
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Turn straight onto East 17th Road
1 km · 1 min · East 17th Road
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Continue on West Moore Street
785 ft · 18 sec · West Moore Street
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Continue on 1st Avenue
12.5 mi · 22 min · 1st Avenue
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Continue on North Bloomington Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Bloomington Street
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Turn left
60 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
51 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
47 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and Streator.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.6 mi · 00h 48m
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 Streator.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to Streator?
The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Yorkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Crystal Lake and 45.9 miles from Streator.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.11 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Crystal Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Streator.
Stop Ideas Near Yorkville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and Streator. Straight-line distance: 81.91 mi (131.82 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 Streator
City in Illinois
| Population | 12,933 |
| Coordinates | 41.1208700, -88.8353500 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Streator (-88.83535, 41.12087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $15.11 | $30.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $17.15 | $34.29 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $18.91 | $37.82 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $21.29 | $42.58 |
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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