How far is Mundelein, IL from Gurnee, IL?
The driving distance from Mundelein, IL to Gurnee, IL is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mundelein and Gurnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mundelein and Gurnee.
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Start on South Lake Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Lake Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on West Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Brainerd Avenue
1999 ft · 57 sec · Brainerd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Cook Avenue
569 ft · 22 sec · West Cook Avenue
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
5.6 mi · 9 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
1417 ft · 32 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Grand Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Greenleaf Street
28 m · 4 sec · North Greenleaf Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Greenleaf Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mundelein and Gurnee.
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.
North Milwaukee Avenue
Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
5.6 mi · 00h 09m
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 leaving Mundelein and Rain Showers near Gurnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mundelein to Gurnee?
The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Libertyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Mundelein and 5.7 miles from Gurnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mundelein and Rain Showers near Gurnee.
Stop Ideas Near Libertyville
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 Libertyville.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mundelein and Gurnee. Straight-line distance: 9.05 mi (14.57 km).
#1 Mundelein
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 30,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.2630800, -88.0039700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gurnee
Village in Illinois
| Population | 30,168 |
| Coordinates | 42.3703000, -87.9020200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gurnee (-87.90202, 42.3703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.12 | $4.23 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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