How far is Wilson, IL from Vernon Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Wilson, IL to Vernon Hills, IL is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.6 miles (15.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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 25m.
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 Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilson and Vernon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilson and Vernon Hills.
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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
2.5 mi · 3 min · Skokie Highway
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Turn right onto Buckley Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Buckley Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
1998 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 60: Town Line Road
1542 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mettawa
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Townline Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Townline Road
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Turn left onto South Butterfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Butterfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
683 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Oakwood Road
1 km · 3 min · Oakwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilson and Vernon Hills.
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
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.55 mi · 00h 05m
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 Vernon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilson to Vernon Hills?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Green Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Wilson and 7.8 miles from Vernon Hills.
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 6.1 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 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 $2.61 one way or $5.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 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 Vernon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Green Oaks
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 Green Oaks.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
Chicago Union Station
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilson and Vernon Hills. Straight-line distance: 9.56 mi (15.38 km).
#1 Wilson
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 132 |
| Coordinates | 42.3466900, -87.9061800 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon Hills
City in United States of America
| Population | 26,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.2194700, -87.9795200 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakwood Road (-87.979511, 42.219456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| Premium | $5.92 | $3.25 | $6.51 |
| Diesel | $6.64 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
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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