How far is Yorkville, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Yorkville, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 18m.
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.
Chicago suburb in Kane and DuPage counties of Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yorkville and Crystal Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville and Crystal Lake.
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Start on South Bridge Street
5.7 mi · 9 min · South Bridge Street
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Illinois Route 47
1.4 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 47
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Turn right onto Bliss Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Bliss Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fabyan Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Fabyan Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Fabyan Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Fabyan Parkway
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Turn left onto Kaneville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Kaneville Road
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Turn left onto South Peck Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Peck Road
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Turn right onto Keslinger Road
1 mi · 2 min · Keslinger Road
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Turn left onto Randall Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Randall Road
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Continue on South Randall Road
19.1 mi · 31 min · South Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Randall Road
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Continue on James R Rakow Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · James R Rakow Road
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Turn left onto Pyott Road
1947 ft · 39 sec · Pyott Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 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 Yorkville 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.
South Randall Road
Continue on South Randall Road
19.1 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Yorkville and Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yorkville to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
St. Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Yorkville and 27.4 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Yorkville and Rain Showers near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near St. Charles
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 St. Charles.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yorkville and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 42 mi (67.59 km).
#1 Yorkville
City in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 21,160 |
| Coordinates | 41.6411400, -88.4472900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $9.31 | $18.63 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $10.27 | $20.55 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
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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