How far is Gurnee, IL from Hawthorn Woods, IL?
The driving distance from Gurnee, IL to Hawthorn Woods, IL is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gurnee and Hawthorn Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurnee and Hawthorn Woods.
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Start on North Greenleaf Street
28 m · 12 sec · North Greenleaf Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North Riverside Drive
1466 ft · 25 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
5.9 mi · 10 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Half Day Road
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Turn right onto Old McHenry Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Old McHenry Road
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Turn right onto Circle Drive
52 m · 6 sec · Circle Drive
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Continue on Circle Drive
42 m · 5 sec · Circle Drive
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Continue on Circle Drive
48 m · 7 sec · Circle Drive
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Turn right
32 m · 8 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 Gurnee and Hawthorn Woods.
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.
Milwaukee Avenue
Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
5.94 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Gurnee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorn Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gurnee to Hawthorn Woods?
The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 10.1 miles from Gurnee and 10.1 miles from Hawthorn Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Gurnee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorn Woods.
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 Gurnee and Hawthorn Woods. Straight-line distance: 13.01 mi (20.93 km).
#1 Gurnee
Village in Illinois
| Population | 30,168 |
| Coordinates | 42.3703000, -87.9020200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawthorn Woods
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,782 |
| Coordinates | 42.2169700, -88.0495200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorn Woods (-88.04952, 42.21697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.14 | $8.29 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
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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