How far is Highland Park, IL from Volo, IL?
The driving distance from Highland Park, IL to Volo, IL is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland Park and Volo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Volo.
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Start on Green Bay Road
1185 ft · 33 sec · Green Bay Road
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Deerfield Road
639 ft · 13 sec · Deerfield Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 41 North: Skokie Valley Road
1971 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
1984 ft · 26 sec · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3065 ft · 40 sec · Skokie Valley Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 22
1318 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Half Day Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · Half Day Road
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Turn right onto Olde Half Day Road
2302 ft · 48 sec · Olde Half Day Road
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Continue on East US Highway 45
3.9 mi · 6 min · East US Highway 45
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West State Route 60
3.1 mi · 4 min · West State Route 60
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belvidere Road
1 km · 1 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn right
766 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Volo Village Road
1016 ft · 46 sec · Volo Village Road
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Turn right
13 m · 3 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 Highland Park and Volo.
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.
East US Highway 45
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7.51 mi · 00h 13m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Park to Volo?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Vernon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Highland Park and 11.7 miles from Volo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Vernon Hills
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vernon Hills.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Volo. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.25 km).
#1 Highland Park
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29,427 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -87.8003400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Volo
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 6,042 |
| Coordinates | 42.3261300, -88.1678600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Volo (-88.16786, 42.32613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.39 | $8.78 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.84 | $9.69 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
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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