How far is Round Lake Beach, IL from Lake Catherine, IL?
The driving distance from Round Lake Beach, IL to Lake Catherine, IL is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lake County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake Beach and Lake Catherine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach and Lake Catherine.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cedar Lake Road
30 m · 2 sec · Cedar Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Cedar Lake Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1909 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West IL Route 173
2.3 mi · 3 min · West IL Route 173
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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 Round Lake Beach 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 Milwaukee Avenue
Turn sharp left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3.76 mi · 00h 06m
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 Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake Beach to Lake Catherine?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Lake Villa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Round Lake Beach and 5.2 miles from Lake Catherine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:56 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Round Lake Beach and Mostly Sunny near Lake Catherine.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Villa
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 Lake Villa.
Sturtevant station
Glenview station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Beach and Lake Catherine. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.47 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 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: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $4.61 | $1.70 | $3.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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