How far is Lawrence, IL from McHenry, IL?
The driving distance from Lawrence, IL to McHenry, IL is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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City in McHenry County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrence and McHenry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrence and McHenry.
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Start on the route
24 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Oak Grove Road
1050 ft · 34 sec · Oak Grove Road
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Turn left onto Lawrence Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn straight onto Ramer Road
994 ft · 29 sec · Ramer Road
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Turn right onto Lawrence Road
2661 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Division Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · South Division Street
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Turn slight left
119 m · 17 sec
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Continue on West Washington Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Madison Street
609 ft · 12 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn right onto McHenry Avenue
156 m · 10 sec · McHenry Avenue
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Turn right onto South Eastwood Drive
1 km · 2 min · South Eastwood Drive
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Country Club Road
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Turn left onto Mason Hill Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mason Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crystal Lake Road South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Crystal Lake Road South
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Turn right onto Bull Valley Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bull Valley Road
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Continue on Charles J Miller Road
962 ft · 25 sec · Charles J Miller Road
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Turn left onto South Green Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Green Street
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Turn right
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
72 m · 17 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 Lawrence and McHenry.
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.
South Division Street
Turn right onto South Division Street
9.11 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McHenry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lawrence to McHenry?
The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Woodstock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Lawrence and 12.3 miles from McHenry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrence and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near McHenry.
Stop Ideas Near Woodstock
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 Woodstock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and McHenry. Straight-line distance: 20.51 mi (33.01 km).
#1 Lawrence
Township in Lawrence County, Illinois
| Population | 4,380 |
| Coordinates | 42.4411300, -88.6412100 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McHenry
City in Illinois
| Population | 27,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.3333500, -88.2667500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.266827, 42.33335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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