How far is Hawthorn Woods, IL from Vernon Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Hawthorn Woods, IL to Vernon Hills, IL is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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 11m.
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.
City 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 Hawthorn Woods and Vernon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorn Woods and Vernon Hills.
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Start on the route
32 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Circle Drive
532 ft · 20 sec · Circle Drive
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Continue on Circle Drive
52 m · 12 sec · Circle Drive
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Turn left onto Old McHenry Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Old McHenry Road
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Turn left onto Half Day Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Half Day Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1182 ft · 22 sec · IL RT 83
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Turn right onto Westmoreland Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Westmoreland Drive
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Turn left onto Oakwood Road
11 m · 2 sec · Oakwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorn Woods and Vernon Hills.
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.
Old McHenry Road
Turn left onto Old McHenry Road
2.13 mi · 00h 04m
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 leaving Hawthorn Woods and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vernon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorn Woods to Vernon Hills?
The road trip is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Long Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Hawthorn Woods and 3 miles from Vernon Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hawthorn Woods and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vernon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Long Grove
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 Long Grove.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorn Woods and Vernon Hills. Straight-line distance: 3.59 mi (5.77 km).
#1 Hawthorn Woods
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,782 |
| Coordinates | 42.2169700, -88.0495200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon Hills
City in United States of America
| Population | 26,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.2194700, -87.9795200 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood Road (-87.979511, 42.219456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.11 | $2.22 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
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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