How far is North Chicago, IL from Lake Catherine, IL?
The driving distance from North Chicago, IL to Lake Catherine, IL is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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.
Human settlement 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 North Chicago and Lake Catherine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Chicago and Lake Catherine.
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Start on Fellows Place
667 ft · 32 sec · Fellows Place
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Turn right onto 18th Street
47 m · 10 sec · 18th Street
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
2930 ft · 40 sec · Sheridan Road
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Continue on Bobby E. Thompson Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Bobby E. Thompson Expressway
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Turn right onto Buckley Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Buckley Road
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Turn right onto North Skokie Highway
12.1 mi · 15 min · North Skokie Highway
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Turn left onto Rosecrans Road
9.9 mi · 15 min · Rosecrans Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West IL Route 173
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Chicago and Lake Catherine.
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 Skokie Highway
Turn right onto North Skokie Highway
12.1 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving North Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Lake Catherine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Chicago to Lake Catherine?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Wadsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from North Chicago and 12.6 miles from Lake Catherine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around North Chicago and Mostly Sunny near Lake Catherine.
Stop Ideas Near Wadsworth
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 Wadsworth.
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Chicago and Lake Catherine. Straight-line distance: 18.3 mi (29.45 km).
#1 North Chicago
City and suburb of Chicago, Illinois, USA
| Population | 29,639 |
| Coordinates | 42.3255800, -87.8411800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Catherine
Census-designated place in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,379 |
| Coordinates | 42.4791900, -88.1334200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Catherine (-88.13342, 42.47919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $4.05 | $8.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
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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