How far is Lake Catherine, IL from Gurnee, IL?
The driving distance from Lake Catherine, IL to Gurnee, IL is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Catherine and Gurnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Catherine and Gurnee.
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Start on West IL Route 173
9.9 mi · 15 min · West IL Route 173
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Turn right onto North Skokie Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · North Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue
1010 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 132: Grand Avenue
43 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
1508 ft · 31 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North Greenleaf Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Greenleaf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Greenleaf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Catherine and Gurnee.
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.
West IL Route 173
Start on West IL Route 173
9.88 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Catherine and Mostly Sunny near Gurnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Catherine to Gurnee?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Old Mill Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Lake Catherine and 8.8 miles from Gurnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Lake Catherine and Mostly Sunny near Gurnee.
Stop Ideas Near Old Mill Creek
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 Old Mill Creek.
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Catherine and Gurnee. Straight-line distance: 13.99 mi (22.52 km).
#1 Lake Catherine
Census-designated place in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,379 |
| Coordinates | 42.4791900, -88.1334200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gurnee
Village in Illinois
| Population | 30,168 |
| Coordinates | 42.3703000, -87.9020200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Greenleaf Street (-87.902187, 42.370297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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