How far is Wilson, IL from Round Lake Beach, IL?
The driving distance from Wilson, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Round Lake Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Round Lake Beach.
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Start on Belvidere Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn right onto Knight Avenue
30 m · 10 sec · Knight Avenue
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Turn left
38 m · 10 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
36 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Belvidere Street
51 m · 6 sec · Belvidere Street
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Continue on Belvidere Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Belvidere Road
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Continue on East Belvidere Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · East Belvidere Road
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Turn straight
670 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
632 ft · 15 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road
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Turn left
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson and Round Lake Beach.
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.
Belvidere Road
Continue on Belvidere Road
6.29 mi · 00h 09m
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 Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Round Lake Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Round Lake Beach?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Gages Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Wilson and 6.6 miles from Round Lake Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:40 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Wilson and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Round Lake Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Gages Lake
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 Gages Lake.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Round Lake Beach. Straight-line distance: 9.54 mi (15.36 km).
#1 Wilson
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 132 |
| Coordinates | 42.3466900, -87.9061800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Round Lake Beach
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 26,919 |
| Coordinates | 42.3716900, -88.0900800 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.09011, 42.37173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
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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