How far is Norridge, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?

The driving distance from Norridge, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.42 mi
00h 54m
Flight
31.57 mi
50.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.57 mi
Kilometers
50.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.42 mi
Kilometers
58.62 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM CDT
Return by in Norridge
Thu, Oct 15, 7:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norridge
2026-10-15T17:28
Arrive Crystal Lake
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norridge
9:30 PM CDT
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
South Barrington
IL

Village in United States of America

From Norridge
19 mi
00h 27m
To Crystal Lake
17.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norridge and Crystal Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on Redwood Drive

    1243 ft · 1 min · Redwood Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lawrence Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North East River Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North East River Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Higgins Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    17 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2167 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · New Sutton Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto Dundee Road

    1457 ft · 28 sec · Dundee Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road

    7.8 mi · 13 min · Algonquin Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pyott Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Pyott Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norridge 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17 mi · 47%
Algonquin Road
7.8 mi · 21%
New Sutton Road
3.28 mi · 9%
Pyott Road
3 mi · 8%
South Main Street
1.7 mi · 5%
West Higgins Road
1.51 mi · 4%
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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barrington
00h 27m from Norridge
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norridge 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 Norridge to Crystal Lake?

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Norridge and 17.5 miles from Crystal Lake.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.02 one way or $12.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norridge and Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.

Stop Ideas Near South Barrington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Barrington, 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 South Barrington.

RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

35 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norridge and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 31.57 mi (50.8 km).

Norridge

#1 Norridge

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population13,971
Coordinates41.9633600, -87.8272800
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Crystal Lake

#2 Crystal Lake

City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA

Population39,642
Coordinates42.2411300, -88.3162000
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Redwood Drive (-87.827493, 41.963361)
End: East Crystal Lake Avenue (-88.316198, 42.241185)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.87 L · about $6.02
Round trip
$12.04
2.58 gal · 9.74 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.02 $12.04
Mid-grade $5.29 $6.83 $13.65
Premium $5.84 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $6.57 $8.48 $16.95

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 Norridge and Crystal Lake. The current time is 17:28:51.

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.