How far is Volo, IL from Vernon Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Volo, IL to Vernon Hills, IL is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Volo and Vernon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Volo and Vernon Hills.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min
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Continue on Oakwood Road
1 km · 3 min · Oakwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Volo and Vernon Hills.
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 Vernon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Volo to Vernon Hills?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Mundelein is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Volo and 7.8 miles from Vernon Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Volo and Rain Showers near Vernon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Mundelein
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 Mundelein.
Glenview station
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La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Volo and Vernon Hills. Straight-line distance: 12.12 mi (19.51 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 Vernon Hills
City in United States of America
| Population | 26,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.2194700, -87.9795200 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood Road (-87.979511, 42.219456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
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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