How far is Northlake, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Northlake, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northlake and Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northlake and Crystal Lake.
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Start on East Dickens Avenue
3137 ft · 2 min · East Dickens Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mannheim Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Mannheim Road
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Turn right onto Irving Park Road
1357 ft · 23 sec · Irving Park Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
1739 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17.1 mi · 19 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 59
2167 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto New Sutton Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · New Sutton Road
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Turn sharp left onto Dundee Road
1457 ft · 28 sec · Dundee Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto Pyott Road
3 mi · 5 min · 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 Northlake 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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17.1 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Northlake 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 Northlake to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 20.3 miles from Northlake and 17.6 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Northlake and Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near South Barrington
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northlake and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 31.08 mi (50.02 km).
#1 Northlake
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.9172500, -87.8956200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
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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