How far is Waukegan, IL from Crystal Lawns, IL?
The driving distance from Waukegan, IL to Crystal Lawns, IL is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waukegan and Crystal Lawns.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waukegan and Crystal Lawns.
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Start on North Jackson Street
2647 ft · 1 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Glen Rock Avenue
2495 ft · 1 min · Glen Rock Avenue
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Turn right onto Belvidere Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Street
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Continue on Belvidere Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
1511 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
22.7 mi · 29 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
2295 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
19 mi · 25 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Aurora, Joliet
1661 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Joliet Road
1278 ft · 39 sec · Joliet Road
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Continue on Plainfield Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn right
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hennepin Drive
1960 ft · 47 sec · Hennepin Drive
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Turn left onto Essington Road
1179 ft · 31 sec · Essington Road
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Turn left onto Glasgow Street
1021 ft · 45 sec · Glasgow Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Glasgow Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waukegan and Crystal Lawns.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
22.7 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Waukegan and Sunny near Crystal Lawns.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waukegan to Crystal Lawns?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Franklin Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Waukegan and 34.9 miles from Crystal Lawns.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waukegan and Sunny near Crystal Lawns.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin Park
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 Franklin Park.
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waukegan and Crystal Lawns. Straight-line distance: 57.13 mi (91.94 km).
#1 Waukegan
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,453 |
| Coordinates | 42.3636300, -87.8447900 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal Lawns
Census designated place
| Population | 1,872 |
| Coordinates | 41.5703100, -88.1581200 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Lawns (-88.15812, 41.57031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.77 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
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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