How far is Minooka, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Minooka, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minooka and Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minooka and Crystal Lake.
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Start on Mondamin Street
18 m · 29 sec · Mondamin Street
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Continue on Mondamin Street
2693 ft · 1 min · Mondamin Street
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Turn right onto North Ridge Road
13.7 mi · 22 min · North Ridge Road
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Continue on Stewart Road
2 mi · 3 min · Stewart Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rance Road
1254 ft · 19 sec · Rance Road
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Continue on Harvey Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Harvey Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harvey Road
54 m · 4 sec · Harvey Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Harvey Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Harvey Road
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Turn right onto Treasure Drive
1719 ft · 1 min · Treasure Drive
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Hill Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue
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Continue on East Galena Boulevard
612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Ohio Street
741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street
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Turn left onto East New York Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East New York Street
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Turn right onto North Lake Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street
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Continue on South Lincolnway Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Lincolnway Street
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Turn left onto Mooseheart Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mooseheart Road
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Turn right
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South Randall Road
24.9 mi · 41 min · South Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on James R Rakow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · James R Rakow Road
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Turn left onto Pyott Road
1947 ft · 39 sec · Pyott Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minooka and Crystal Lake.
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 Randall Road
Turn right onto South Randall Road
24.9 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Minooka and Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minooka to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Minooka and 44.3 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Minooka and Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near North Aurora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minooka and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 54.37 mi (87.5 km).
#1 Minooka
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 11,456 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553100, -88.2617300 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal Lake
City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 39,642 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411300, -88.3162000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Crystal Lake Avenue (-88.316198, 42.241185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $13.81 | $27.62 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
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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