How far is Hazel Crest, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?

The driving distance from Hazel Crest, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.5 mi
01h 31m
Flight
56.23 mi
90.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.23 mi
Kilometers
90.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.5 mi
Kilometers
123.11 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 4:54 PM CDT
Return by in Hazel Crest
Thu, Oct 15, 6:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazel Crest
2026-10-15T15:22
Arrive Crystal Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 4:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazel Crest
9:30 PM CDT
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
Addison
IL

Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Hazel Crest
32.7 mi
00h 45m
To Crystal Lake
43.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
60°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hazel Crest and Crystal Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazel Crest and Crystal Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on 175th Street

    3 m · 2 sec · 175th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Kedzie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 147th Street

    1979 ft · 39 sec · West 147th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3218 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road

    1873 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kirchoff Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Kirchoff Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Plum Grove Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · South Plum Grove Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Colfax Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sterling Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · Sterling Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Northwest Highway

    15.2 mi · 24 min · West Northwest Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazel Crest and Crystal Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
22.8 mi · 30%
Saint Charles Road West
16 mi · 21%
West Northwest Highway
15.2 mi · 20%
Kedzie Avenue
3.79 mi · 5%
South Plum Grove Road
1.94 mi · 3%
West Colfax Street
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

20.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 45m from Hazel Crest
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hazel Crest and Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazel Crest to Crystal Lake?

The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Hazel Crest and 43.8 miles from Crystal Lake.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hazel Crest and Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

16 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

21 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazel Crest and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 56.23 mi (90.49 km).

Hazel Crest

#1 Hazel Crest

Village in United States of America

Population13,446
Coordinates41.5717000, -87.6944900
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Crystal Lake

#2 Crystal Lake

City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA

Population39,642
Coordinates42.2411300, -88.3162000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: 175th Street (-87.694457, 41.571681)
End: East Crystal Lake Avenue (-88.316198, 42.241185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $5.29 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $5.84 $15.76 $31.52
Diesel $6.57 $17.74 $35.48

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 Hazel Crest and Crystal Lake. The current time is 15:22:29.

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.