How far is Lake Catherine, IL from Round Lake Beach, IL?
The driving distance from Lake Catherine, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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 17m.
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
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City in Lake County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Catherine and Round Lake Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Catherine and Round Lake Beach.
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Start on West IL Route 173
2.3 mi · 4 min · West IL Route 173
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Turn right onto Main Street
1909 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Grand Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cedar Lake Road
31 m · 2 sec · Cedar Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Lake Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cedar Lake Road
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Turn right
43 m · 10 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 Lake Catherine and Round Lake Beach.
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.
North Milwaukee Avenue
Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
3.76 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Catherine and Mostly Cloudy near Round Lake Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Catherine to Round Lake Beach?
The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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 Villa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Lake Catherine and 5 miles from Round Lake Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Catherine and Mostly Cloudy near Round Lake Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Villa
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 Villa.
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Catherine and Round Lake Beach. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.47 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 Round Lake Beach
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 26,919 |
| Coordinates | 42.3716900, -88.0900800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.09011, 42.37173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.61 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $2.09 | $4.17 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $2.37 | $4.75 |
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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