How far is Lake Forest, IL from Green Oaks, IL?
The driving distance from Lake Forest, IL to Green Oaks, IL is about 5 miles (8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Forest and Green Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Forest and Green Oaks.
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Start on Griffith Road
22 m · 3 sec · Griffith Road
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Turn straight onto East Woodland Road
62 m · 16 sec · East Woodland Road
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Turn sharp right onto North McKinley Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North McKinley Road
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Continue on Sheridan Road
1 km · 1 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn slight right onto Sheridan Rd Cutoff
70 m · 7 sec · Sheridan Rd Cutoff
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Continue on Sheridan Rd Cutoff
70 m · 7 sec · Sheridan Rd Cutoff
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Continue on West Scranton Avenue
2362 ft · 58 sec · West Scranton Avenue
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Continue on Rockland Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road
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Turn right onto North Waukegan Road
1.4 km · 1 min · North Waukegan Road
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Turn left onto Atkinson Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Atkinson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atkinson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Forest and Green Oaks.
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.
Rockland Road
Continue on Rockland Road
1.24 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lake Forest and Showers And Thunderstorms near Green Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Forest to Green Oaks?
The road trip is about 5 miles (8 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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 Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Lake Forest and 2.5 miles from Green Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lake Forest and Showers And Thunderstorms near Green Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Bluff
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 Bluff.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Forest and Green Oaks. Straight-line distance: 3.87 mi (6.23 km).
#1 Lake Forest
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19,379 |
| Coordinates | 42.2586300, -87.8406300 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green Oaks
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,882 |
| Coordinates | 42.2900200, -87.9034100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Oaks (-87.90341, 42.29002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.79 | $1.59 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $0.90 | $1.80 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $0.99 | $1.98 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
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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