How far is Lake Zurich, IL from Green Oaks, IL?
The driving distance from Lake Zurich, IL to Green Oaks, IL is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Zurich and Green Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Zurich and Green Oaks.
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Start on North Old Rand Road
21 m · 5 sec · North Old Rand Road
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1748 ft · 39 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Half Day Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Half Day Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 83
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on South Lake Street
1188 ft · 20 sec · South Lake Street
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Turn straight
71 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Townline Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Townline Road
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Turn left onto North Saint Marys Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Saint Marys Road
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Turn right onto Atkinson Road
1.1 mi · 4 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 Zurich 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.
Townline Road
Turn straight onto Townline Road
3.52 mi · 00h 07m
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 Zurich 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 Zurich to Green Oaks?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Vernon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Lake Zurich and 8.3 miles from Green Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.71 one way or $5.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lake Zurich and Showers And Thunderstorms near Green Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Zurich and Green Oaks. Straight-line distance: 11.65 mi (18.75 km).
#1 Lake Zurich
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 19,760 |
| Coordinates | 42.1969700, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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 14m |
| 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 | $4.67 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
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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