How far is Round Lake Beach, IL from Hawthorn Woods, IL?
The driving distance from Round Lake Beach, IL to Hawthorn Woods, IL is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake Beach and Hawthorn Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach and Hawthorn Woods.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road
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Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue
696 ft · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue
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Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Cedar Lake Road
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Turn left onto West State Route 60
1.8 mi · 3 min · West State Route 60
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Turn right onto Fremont Center Road
2 mi · 5 min · Fremont Center Road
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Turn left onto North Gilmer Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Gilmer Road
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Turn right onto North Midlothian Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Midlothian Road
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Turn left onto Old McHenry Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old McHenry Road
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Turn left onto Circle Drive
52 m · 6 sec · Circle Drive
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Continue on Circle Drive
42 m · 5 sec · Circle Drive
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Continue on Circle Drive
48 m · 7 sec · Circle Drive
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Turn right
32 m · 8 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 Round Lake Beach and Hawthorn Woods.
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.
South Cedar Lake Road
Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road
2.71 mi · 00h 05m
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 Round Lake Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorn Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Round Lake Beach to Hawthorn Woods?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Hainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Round Lake Beach and 6.6 miles from Hawthorn Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.5 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Round Lake Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorn Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Hainesville
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 Hainesville.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Beach and Hawthorn Woods. Straight-line distance: 10.89 mi (17.52 km).
#1 Round Lake Beach
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 26,919 |
| Coordinates | 42.3716900, -88.0900800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawthorn Woods
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,782 |
| Coordinates | 42.2169700, -88.0495200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorn Woods (-88.04952, 42.21697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.49 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.74 | $5.49 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
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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