How far is Libertyville, IL from Round Lake Beach, IL?

The driving distance from Libertyville, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.06 mi
00h 21m
Flight
9.3 mi
14.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.3 mi
Kilometers
14.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.06 mi
Kilometers
17.8 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Round Lake Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Return by in Libertyville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Libertyville
2026-10-15T14:31
Arrive Round Lake Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Libertyville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grayslake
IL

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Libertyville
5.5 mi
00h 10m
To Round Lake Beach
5.5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Libertyville and Round Lake Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Libertyville and Round Lake Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Park Avenue

    22 m · 4 sec · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Peterson Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Peterson Road

    864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Antioch Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ivanhoe Road

    1418 ft · 27 sec · Ivanhoe Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Belvidere Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Belvidere Road

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    670 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    632 ft · 15 sec · Railroad Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Libertyville and Round Lake Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
126.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Antioch Road
2.73 mi · 25%
East Belvidere Road
1.98 mi · 18%
North Milwaukee Avenue
1.63 mi · 15%
Peterson Road
1.5 mi · 14%
North Cedar Lake Road
1.31 mi · 12%
East Main Street
1.2 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Antioch Road

Continue on Antioch Road

2.73 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grayslake
00h 10m from Libertyville
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Libertyville and Rain Showers near Round Lake Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Libertyville to Round Lake Beach?

The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 5.5 miles from Libertyville and 5.5 miles from Round Lake Beach.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Libertyville and Rain Showers near Round Lake Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Grayslake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grayslake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grayslake.

RAIL

Glenview station

36 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

43 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

La Grange Road

60 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

62 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Libertyville and Round Lake Beach. Straight-line distance: 9.3 mi (14.96 km).

Libertyville

#1 Libertyville

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population20,155
Coordinates42.2830800, -87.9531300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Round Lake Beach

#2 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.95311, 42.283084)
End: (-88.09011, 42.37173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.48 L · about $1.82
Round trip
$3.64
0.78 gal · 2.96 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $1.82 $3.64
Mid-grade $5.29 $2.06 $4.13
Premium $5.84 $2.28 $4.55
Diesel $6.57 $2.56 $5.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Libertyville and Round Lake Beach. The current time is 14:31:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.