How far is West Ridge, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?
The driving distance from West Ridge, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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 Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Ridge and Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Ridge and Crystal Lake.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto West Arthur Avenue
151 m · 27 sec · West Arthur Avenue
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Turn left onto North Rockwell Street
664 ft · 33 sec · North Rockwell Street
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Turn right onto West Devon Avenue
1323 ft · 34 sec · West Devon Avenue
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Turn left onto North California Avenue
2594 ft · 58 sec · North California Avenue
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Turn right onto West Peterson Avenue
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Peterson Avenue
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Continue on North Caldwell Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
142 m · 11 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on Milwaukee Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto Old Palatine Road
2346 ft · 1 min · Old Palatine Road
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Continue on West Palatine Road
560 ft · 15 sec · West Palatine Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward Palatine Road
109 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palatine Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Palatine Road
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Turn right onto East Rand Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · East Rand Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2018 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 22
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Northwest Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · South 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 Ridge and Crystal Lake.
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.
East Rand Road
Turn right onto East Rand Road
8.86 mi · 00h 13m
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 Ridge 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 Ridge to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Arlington Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from West Ridge and 22.6 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Ridge and Mostly Sunny near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Arlington Heights
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 Arlington Heights.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Ridge and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 36.04 mi (58 km).
#1 West Ridge
West Ridge is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9997500, -87.6928400 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.56 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $9.97 | $19.95 |
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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