How far is Round Lake Beach, IL from Libertyville, IL?
The driving distance from Round Lake Beach, IL to Libertyville, IL is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 18m.
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
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Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake Beach and Libertyville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach and Libertyville.
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Start on the route
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Lake Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
632 ft · 13 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto West Belvidere Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn right onto Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 24 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on Antioch Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Old Peterson Road
864 ft · 15 sec · Old Peterson Road
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Continue on Peterson Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Peterson Road
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Continue straight
133 m · 18 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto East Park Avenue
22 m · 8 sec · East Park Avenue
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Turn left
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 Round Lake Beach and Libertyville.
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.
Antioch Road
Continue on Antioch Road
2.73 mi · 00h 04m
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 Rain Showers near Libertyville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Round Lake Beach to Libertyville?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Grayslake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Round Lake Beach and 5.5 miles from Libertyville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Round Lake Beach and Rain Showers near Libertyville.
Stop Ideas Near Grayslake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
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La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Beach and Libertyville. Straight-line distance: 9.3 mi (14.96 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 Libertyville
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 20,155 |
| Coordinates | 42.2830800, -87.9531300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Libertyville (-87.95313, 42.28308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.06 | $4.13 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
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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