How far is North Chicago, IL from Volo, IL?
The driving distance from North Chicago, IL to Volo, IL is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Chicago and Volo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Chicago and Volo.
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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
5.9 mi · 9 min · Buckley Road
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Continue on Peterson Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road
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Continue on Peterson Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · Peterson Road
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Turn straight onto West State Route 60
1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Route 60
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Keep slight left to continue on West State Route 60
3.1 mi · 4 min · West State Route 60
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Belvidere Road
1 km · 1 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn right
766 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Volo Village Road
1016 ft · 46 sec · Volo Village Road
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Chicago and Volo.
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.
Buckley Road
Turn right onto Buckley Road
5.89 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.
Rain Showers leaving North Chicago and Rain Showers near Volo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Chicago to Volo?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 9.4 miles from North Chicago and 9.4 miles from Volo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around North Chicago and Rain Showers near Volo.
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 North Chicago and Volo. Straight-line distance: 16.69 mi (26.86 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 Volo
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 6,042 |
| Coordinates | 42.3261300, -88.1678600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Volo (-88.16786, 42.32613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
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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