How far is Goodings Grove, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?

The driving distance from Goodings Grove, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.18 mi
01h 16m
Flight
46.69 mi
75.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.69 mi
Kilometers
75.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.18 mi
Kilometers
93.63 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal Lake
Sat, Nov 7, 6:46 AM CST
Return by in Goodings Grove
Sat, Nov 7, 8:03 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodings Grove
2026-11-07T05:30
Arrive Crystal Lake
Sat, Nov 7, 6:46 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodings Grove
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Goodings Grove
27.2 mi
00h 38m
To Crystal Lake
31 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove and Crystal Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on West 143rd Street

    15 m · 5 sec · West 143rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Bell Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Bell Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Archer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Archer Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on IL 83

    1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83

  5. 5

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    14.4 mi · 21 min · Kingery Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue

    1074 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290: Rockford, Chicago

    1746 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290: Rockford, Chicago

    1266 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1353 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road

    1873 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kirchoff Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kirchoff Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Plum Grove Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Plum Grove Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Colfax Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sterling Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · Sterling Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Northwest Highway

    15.2 mi · 24 min · West Northwest Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Northwest Highway
15.2 mi · 26%
Kingery Highway
14.4 mi · 25%
I 290 West
12.3 mi · 21%
South Bell Road
3.85 mi · 7%
South Plum Grove Road
1.94 mi · 3%
West Colfax Street
1.59 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Northwest Highway

Turn left onto West Northwest Highway

15.2 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 38m from Goodings Grove
Leave By
3:58 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goodings Grove and Mostly Sunny near Crystal Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodings Grove to Crystal Lake?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Goodings Grove and 31 miles from Crystal Lake.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:58 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goodings Grove and Mostly Sunny near Crystal Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Itasca, 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 Itasca.

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Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodings Grove and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 46.69 mi (75.14 km).

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#1 Goodings Grove

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population18,569
Coordinates41.6292000, -87.9308900
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Crystal Lake

#2 Crystal Lake

City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA

Population39,642
Coordinates42.2411300, -88.3162000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: West 143rd Street (-87.930886, 41.629111)
End: East Crystal Lake Avenue (-88.316198, 42.241185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $9.44
Round trip
$18.89
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $9.44 $18.89
Mid-grade $5.24 $10.74 $21.48
Premium $5.79 $11.88 $23.76
Diesel $6.59 $13.51 $27.03

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodings Grove and Crystal Lake. The current time is 05:30:21.

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.