How far is Round Lake, IL from Gibson City, IL?
The driving distance from Round Lake, IL to Gibson City, IL is about 149.8 miles (241 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 and Gibson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake and Gibson City.
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Start on North Cedar Lake Road
72 m · 8 sec · 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
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road
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Turn right onto West Belvidere Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn left
720 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
575 ft · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South
1668 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
48.6 mi · 55 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight
1652 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Center Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North 2750 East Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North 2750 East Road
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Continue on North 2775 East Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road
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Continue on North 2790 East Road
2355 ft · 37 sec · North 2790 East Road
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Continue on North 385 East Road
2078 ft · 32 sec · North 385 East Road
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Continue on North 390 East Road
10.7 mi · 15 min · North 390 East Road
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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 and Gibson City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
48.6 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Round Lake and Mostly Sunny near Gibson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Round Lake to Gibson City?
The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Channahon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Round Lake and 74.9 miles from Gibson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Round Lake and Mostly Sunny near Gibson City.
Stop Ideas Near Channahon
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 Channahon.
Joliet Transportation Center
Plano
Naperville
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake and Gibson City. Straight-line distance: 131.79 mi (212.1 km).
#1 Round Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 17,982 |
| Coordinates | 42.3533600, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gibson City
City in Ford County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,233 |
| Coordinates | 40.4584300, -88.3846000 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gibson City (-88.3846, 40.45843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $27.67 | $55.33 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $30.59 | $61.18 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $34.81 | $69.61 |
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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