How far is Lake View Highlands, IL from Highland Park, IL?
The driving distance from Lake View Highlands, IL to Highland Park, IL is about 15.5 miles (25 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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 28m.
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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Village in 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 Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake View Highlands and Highland Park.
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Start on North Ivy Lane
1034 ft · 39 sec · North Ivy Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rosewood Drive
580 ft · 25 sec · Rosewood Drive
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Turn left onto Lynn Drive
1499 ft · 55 sec · Lynn Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lynn Drive
1249 ft · 45 sec · Lynn Drive
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Continue on Lynn Drive
1252 ft · 46 sec · Lynn Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hickory Lane
93 m · 17 sec · Hickory Lane
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Turn left onto Hawthorn Drive
912 ft · 38 sec · Hawthorn Drive
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Turn left onto Old McHenry Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Old McHenry Road
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Turn left onto Half Day Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Half Day Road
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Continue on West Half Day Road
7.1 mi · 13 min · West Half Day Road
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Turn right onto Skokie Valley Road
1.3 km · 58 sec · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on Skokie Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue East
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Deerfield Road
1558 ft · 33 sec · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
1185 ft · 26 sec · Green Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake View Highlands and Highland Park.
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 Half Day Road
Continue on West Half Day Road
7.14 mi · 00h 13m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake View Highlands to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (25 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Lincolnshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Lake View Highlands and 7.7 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake View Highlands and Mostly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake View Highlands and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 12.94 mi (20.82 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 Highland Park
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29,427 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -87.8003400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Bay Road (-87.800255, 42.18172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 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 | $4.61 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $3.19 | $6.37 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $3.63 | $7.25 |
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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