How far is West Elsdon, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?
The driving distance from West Elsdon, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Elsdon and Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Elsdon and Crystal Lake.
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Start on South Komensky Avenue
124 m · 20 sec · South Komensky Avenue
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Turn right onto West 54th Street
102 m · 17 sec · West 54th Street
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Turn right onto South Pulaski Road
671 ft · 17 sec · South Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto West 55th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 55th Street
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
5.5 mi · 9 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto West Flournoy Street
97 m · 8 sec · West Flournoy Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
811 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
8.1 mi · 11 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
1873 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Kirchoff Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Kirchoff Road
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Turn right onto South Plum Grove Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Plum Grove Road
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Turn left onto West Colfax Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Colfax Street
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Continue on Sterling Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Sterling Avenue
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Turn left onto West Northwest Highway
15.2 mi · 24 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Elsdon and Crystal Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 290 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
15.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 West Elsdon and Mostly Sunny near Crystal Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Elsdon to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from West Elsdon and 35.2 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Elsdon and Mostly Sunny near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Elsdon and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 43.33 mi (69.73 km).
#1 West Elsdon
West Elsdon is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7939200, -87.7245000 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crystal Lake
City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 39,642 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411300, -88.3162000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Crystal Lake Avenue (-88.316198, 42.241185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $11.48 | $22.95 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $12.69 | $25.38 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $14.44 | $28.87 |
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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