How far is Green Oaks, IL from Lake Zurich, IL?
The driving distance from Green Oaks, IL to Lake Zurich, IL is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green Oaks and Lake Zurich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Oaks and Lake Zurich.
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Start on Atkinson Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Atkinson Road
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Turn left onto Saint Marys Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Saint Marys Road
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Turn right onto East Park Avenue
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Park Avenue
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Continue on East Maple Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 31 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.2 mi · 2 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on State Highway 83
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Turn right onto Half Day Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Half Day Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1756 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Old Rand Road
21 m · 1 sec · North Old Rand Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Old Rand Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Oaks and Lake Zurich.
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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
3.24 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Cloudy leaving Green Oaks and Rain Showers near Lake Zurich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Green Oaks to Lake Zurich?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Mundelein is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Green Oaks and 5.5 miles from Lake Zurich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Cloudy around Green Oaks and Rain Showers near Lake Zurich.
Stop Ideas Near Mundelein
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 Mundelein.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green Oaks and Lake Zurich. Straight-line distance: 11.65 mi (18.75 km).
#1 Green Oaks
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,882 |
| Coordinates | 42.2900200, -87.9034100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Zurich
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19,760 |
| Coordinates | 42.1969700, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Old Rand Road (-88.093313, 42.197036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
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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