How far is Logan Square, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?

The driving distance from Logan Square, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.78 mi
01h 10m
Flight
38.51 mi
61.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.51 mi
Kilometers
61.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.78 mi
Kilometers
70.46 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal Lake
Sun, Nov 8, 10:04 PM CST
Return by in Logan Square
Sun, Nov 8, 11:14 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Logan Square
2026-11-08T20:54
Arrive Crystal Lake
Sun, Nov 8, 10:04 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:10 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Logan Square
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hoffman Estates
IL

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Logan Square
22.6 mi
00h 35m
To Crystal Lake
21.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Logan Square and Crystal Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Logan Square and Crystal Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

    95 m · 15 sec · West Belden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    83 m · 21 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North California Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    974 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Avenue

    1041 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Northwest Highway

    21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Northwest Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Northwest Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    17 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2167 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · New Sutton Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Dundee Road

    1457 ft · 28 sec · Dundee Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road

    7.8 mi · 13 min · Algonquin Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pyott Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Pyott Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Logan Square and Crystal Lake.

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17 mi · 39%
Algonquin Road
7.8 mi · 18%
New Sutton Road
3.28 mi · 7%
West Higgins Road
3.08 mi · 7%
Pyott Road
3 mi · 7%
Kennedy Expressway
2.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

17 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman Estates
00h 35m from Logan Square
Leave By
4:10 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Logan Square and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Crystal Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Logan Square to Crystal Lake?

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Logan Square and 21.2 miles from Crystal Lake.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Logan Square and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Crystal Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates.

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

30 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

31 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Logan Square and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 38.51 mi (61.98 km).

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#1 Logan Square

Logan Square is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9233700, -87.6992200
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Crystal Lake

#2 Crystal Lake

City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA

Population39,642
Coordinates42.2411300, -88.3162000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.699217, 41.92337)
End: East Crystal Lake Avenue (-88.316198, 42.241185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.01
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $7.00 $14.01
Mid-grade $5.15 $7.98 $15.95
Premium $5.71 $8.84 $17.69
Diesel $6.53 $10.13 $20.26

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Logan Square and Crystal Lake. The current time is 20:54:36.

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.