How far is Volo, IL from Highland Park, IL?
The driving distance from Volo, IL to Highland Park, IL is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Volo and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Volo and Highland Park.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Volo Village Road
1016 ft · 48 sec · Volo Village Road
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Turn right
777 ft · 12 sec
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Turn left onto West Belvidere Road
1 km · 1 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn right
10.6 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Olde Half Day Road
2338 ft · 51 sec · Olde Half Day Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Half Day Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · West Half Day Road
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Turn right onto Skokie Valley Road
1.3 km · 58 sec · Skokie Valley Road
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Continue on Skokie Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · Skokie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue East
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Deerfield Road
1558 ft · 33 sec · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
1185 ft · 26 sec · Green Bay Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Bay Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Volo and Highland Park.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
10.6 mi · 00h 17m
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 Volo and Rain Showers near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Volo to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Vernon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Volo and 14.9 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Volo and Rain Showers near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon Hills
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 Vernon Hills.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Volo and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.25 km).
#1 Volo
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 6,042 |
| Coordinates | 42.3261300, -88.1678600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Park
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29,427 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -87.8003400 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Bay Road (-87.800255, 42.18172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
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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