How far is Crystal Lake, IL from West Ridge, IL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, IL to West Ridge, IL is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and West Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and West Ridge.
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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 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Highway
6.2 mi · 11 min · Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto State Route 22
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 22
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Continue on West Main Street
1933 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Rand Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Rand Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · North Rand Road
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Turn left onto Palatine Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
104 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto East Palatine Road
3061 ft · 1 min · East Palatine Road
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue
4.4 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Continue on North Caldwell Avenue
794 ft · 13 sec · North Caldwell Avenue
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Continue on West Peterson Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Peterson Avenue
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Turn left onto North Western Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Western Avenue
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Turn left onto West Arthur Avenue
831 ft · 39 sec · West Arthur Avenue
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and West Ridge.
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.
Northwest Highway
Turn left onto Northwest Highway
6.25 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Crystal Lake and Mostly Sunny near West Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to West Ridge?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Arlington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Crystal Lake and 20.6 miles from West Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.61 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crystal Lake and Mostly Sunny near West Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington Heights
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 Arlington Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and West Ridge. Straight-line distance: 36.04 mi (58 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 West Ridge
West Ridge is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9997500, -87.6928400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Ridge (-87.69284, 41.99975)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.56 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
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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