How far is Highland Park, IL from Wilson, IL?
The driving distance from Highland Park, IL to Wilson, IL is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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 Highland Park and Wilson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Park and Wilson.
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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
3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on South Skokie Highway
5.6 mi · 7 min · South Skokie Highway
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Turn left onto Buckley Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Buckley Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 West: Wisconsin
2130 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road
1923 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Belvidere Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Belvidere Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belvidere Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland Park and Wilson.
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.
South Skokie Highway
Continue on South Skokie Highway
5.58 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Highland Park and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Wilson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland Park to Wilson?
The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Lake Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Highland Park and 7.7 miles from Wilson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Highland Park and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Wilson.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Forest
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 Lake Forest.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland Park and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 12.62 mi (20.31 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 Wilson
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 132 |
| Coordinates | 42.3466900, -87.9061800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilson (-87.90618, 42.34669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.74 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $2.90 | $5.79 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
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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