How far is Gurnee, IL from Antioch, IL?

The driving distance from Gurnee, IL to Antioch, IL is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.5 mi
00h 22m
Flight
12.33 mi
19.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.33 mi
Kilometers
19.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.5 mi
Kilometers
23.34 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Antioch
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 AM CDT
Return by in Gurnee
Thu, Oct 15, 12:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gurnee
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Antioch
Thu, Oct 15, 11:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gurnee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lindenhurst
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Gurnee
7.2 mi
00h 11m
To Antioch
7.3 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gurnee and Antioch.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gurnee and Antioch.

  1. 1

    Start on North Greenleaf Street

    28 m · 12 sec · North Greenleaf Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grand Avenue

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Grand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gurnee and Antioch.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Avenue
9.91 mi · 68%
North Milwaukee Avenue
3.76 mi · 26%
Main Street
0.82 mi · 6%
North Greenleaf Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Grand Avenue

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

9.91 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindenhurst
00h 11m from Gurnee
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Gurnee and Rain Showers near Antioch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gurnee to Antioch?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Lindenhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Gurnee and 7.3 miles from Antioch.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gurnee and Rain Showers near Antioch.

Stop Ideas Near Lindenhurst

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

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

RAIL

Sturtevant station

36 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Glenview station

42 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

60 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

67 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gurnee and Antioch. Straight-line distance: 12.33 mi (19.85 km).

Gurnee

#1 Gurnee

Village in Illinois

Population30,168
Coordinates42.3703000, -87.9020200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Antioch

#2 Antioch

Town in the American state of Illinois

Population14,174
Coordinates42.4772400, -88.0956400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Gurnee (-87.90202, 42.3703)
End: Antioch (-88.09564, 42.47724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.94 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.76
1.02 gal · 3.88 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.38 $4.76
Mid-grade $5.29 $2.70 $5.40
Premium $5.84 $2.98 $5.95
Diesel $6.57 $3.35 $6.70

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gurnee and Antioch. The current time is 11:31:07.

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.