How far is Lake View Highlands, IL from Gurnee, IL?
The driving distance from Lake View Highlands, IL to Gurnee, IL is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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 27m.
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.
Village 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 Lake View Highlands and Gurnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake View Highlands and Gurnee.
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Start on North Ivy Lane
151 m · 21 sec · North Ivy Lane
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Turn left onto Dartmouth Lane
828 ft · 35 sec · Dartmouth Lane
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Turn left onto Cambridge Drive
1935 ft · 1 min · Cambridge Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gilmer Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Gilmer Road
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Schank Avenue
797 ft · 24 sec · Schank Avenue
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
2 mi · 3 min · Ivanhoe Road
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Turn right onto Peterson Road
2683 ft · 57 sec · Peterson Road
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Turn left onto North Midlothian Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Midlothian Road
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Continue on West Casey Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Casey Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
1417 ft · 32 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Grand Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right 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 View Highlands 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.
North Milwaukee Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3.24 mi · 00h 05m
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 View Highlands and Partly Sunny near Gurnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake View Highlands to Gurnee?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Grayslake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Lake View Highlands and 7.6 miles from Gurnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.63 one way or $5.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake View Highlands and Partly Sunny near Gurnee.
Stop Ideas Near Grayslake
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 Grayslake.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake View Highlands and Gurnee. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 km).
#1 Lake View Highlands
Lake View Highlands is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2283600, -88.0450800 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $3.30 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
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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