How far is Wilson, IL from Highland Park, IL?
The driving distance from Wilson, IL to Highland Park, IL is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City 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 Wilson and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Highland Park.
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Start on Belvidere Road
1145 ft · 19 sec · Belvidere Road
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Turn slight right onto US 41: Chicago, Milwaukee
1445 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Chicago, Milwaukee
948 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Chicago
1274 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Skokie Highway
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Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · 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 Wilson 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.
Skokie Highway
Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
8.15 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Wilson and Chance 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 Wilson to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Lake Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Wilson and 7.1 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.42 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Wilson and Chance Rain Showers near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Forest
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 Lake Forest.
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 12.62 mi (20.31 km).
#1 Wilson
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 132 |
| Coordinates | 42.3466900, -87.9061800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 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 |
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| Regular gas | $4.74 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
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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