How far is Crystal Lake, IL from Warren, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to Warren, IL is about 98 miles (157.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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 23m.
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.
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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 Warren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Warren.
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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 left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue
7.3 mi · 13 min · South Galena Avenue
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto IL 73
1 mi · 2 min · IL 73
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Continue on South Schuyler Street
1 km · 1 min · South Schuyler Street
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Turn left onto West Lena Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Lena Street
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Continue on West Galena Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · West Galena Road
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Continue on North Stagecoach Trail
4.7 mi · 8 min · North Stagecoach Trail
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Continue on South Railroad Street
2936 ft · 59 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Burnett Avenue
91 m · 6 sec · Burnett Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
131 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and Warren.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Crystal Lake and Sunny near Warren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to Warren?
The road trip is about 98 miles (157.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Winnebago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Crystal Lake and 49.1 miles from Warren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.2 miles (140.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.05 one way or $26.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crystal Lake and Sunny near Warren.
Stop Ideas Near Winnebago
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 Winnebago.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and Warren. Straight-line distance: 87.22 mi (140.37 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 Warren
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 42.4964000, -89.9895700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren (-89.98957, 42.4964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.77 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.72 | $29.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
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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