How far is Zion, IL from Green Oaks, IL?
The driving distance from Zion, IL to Green Oaks, IL is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Lake County, Illinois.
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zion and Green Oaks.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zion and Green Oaks.
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Start on 27th Street
1975 ft · 58 sec · 27th Street
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Turn right onto Sheridan Road
4.3 mi · 9 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn left onto West Greenwood Avenue
1637 ft · 32 sec · West Greenwood Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 137
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Buckley Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Buckley Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Waukegan Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Waukegan Road
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Turn sharp right
611 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on Volwiler Parkway
1863 ft · 1 min · Volwiler Parkway
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Turn left
106 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Atkinson Road
1846 ft · 1 min · Atkinson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Atkinson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Zion and Green Oaks.
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.
IL 137
Take the ramp slight right toward IL 137
5.53 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Zion and Showers And Thunderstorms near Green Oaks.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zion to Green Oaks?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Waukegan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Zion and 7.5 miles from Green Oaks.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.47 one way or $4.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Zion and Showers And Thunderstorms near Green Oaks.
Stop Ideas Near Waukegan
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 Waukegan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zion and Green Oaks. Straight-line distance: 11.37 mi (18.3 km).
#1 Zion
City in Lake County, Illinois, US
| Population | 23,321 |
| Coordinates | 42.4461300, -87.8328500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Green Oaks
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,882 |
| Coordinates | 42.2900200, -87.9034100 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Oaks (-87.90341, 42.29002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 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 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.09 | $6.19 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
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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