Gurnee, IL Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Gurnee, IL is a local road trip base with 23 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 80 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Gurnee, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

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Trip Routes

23

Longest Drive

229.7 mi

Springfield, IL

Quickest Drive

15m

Zion, IL

Plan Around Gurnee, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Gurnee, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Chicago, IL to Gurnee, IL 41.3 mi · 55m

Continue From Gurnee, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Gurnee, IL to Springfield, IL 229.7 mi · 3h 42m Gurnee, IL to Decatur, IL 210.7 mi · 4h 11m Gurnee, IL to North Peoria, IL 195.8 mi · 3h 48m Gurnee, IL to Peoria, IL 194.8 mi · 2h 59m

Trips from Gurnee, IL

Gurnee, IL to Springfield, IL

229.7 mi 3h 42m

Gurnee, IL to Decatur, IL

210.7 mi 4h 11m

Gurnee, IL to North Peoria, IL

195.8 mi 3h 48m

Gurnee, IL to Peoria, IL

194.8 mi 2h 59m

Gurnee, IL to Champaign, IL

179.3 mi 2h 48m

Gurnee, IL to Aurora, IL

65.7 mi 1h 7m

Gurnee, IL to Plainfield, IL

65.6 mi 1h 27m

Gurnee, IL to Lockport, IL

64.9 mi 1h 8m

Gurnee, IL to Markham, IL

62.1 mi 1h 22m

Gurnee, IL to Bolingbrook, IL

55.6 mi 1h 15m

Gurnee, IL to Elgin, IL

55.6 mi 56m

Gurnee, IL to Naperville, IL

53.7 mi 59m

Gurnee, IL to Woodridge, IL

52.8 mi 1h 9m

Gurnee, IL to Chicago, IL

41.3 mi 54m

Gurnee, IL to Elmhurst, IL

37.9 mi 51m

Gurnee, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL

36.1 mi 50m

Gurnee, IL to Elk Grove, IL

33.6 mi 43m

Gurnee, IL to Evanston, IL

29.1 mi 39m

Driving from Gurnee, IL

The typical drive from Gurnee, IL covers about 80 miles and takes around 1h 30m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 230 miles (4h 11m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Gurnee, IL most often head toward Springfield, IL (229.7 mi, 3h 42m), Decatur, IL (210.7 mi, 4h 11m), North Peoria, IL (195.8 mi, 3h 48m), Peoria, IL (194.8 mi, 2h 59m), and Champaign, IL (179.3 mi, 2h 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 80-mile trip from Gurnee, IL, budget about $12 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 22 mapped routes leaving Gurnee, IL and 1 routes heading into Gurnee, IL, covering 23 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 230 miles.

The longest mapped route from Gurnee, IL covers 230 miles and takes approximately 4h 11m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Gurnee, IL runs about 80 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 80-mile trip from Gurnee, IL costs roughly $12 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Gurnee, IL include Springfield, IL, Decatur, IL, North Peoria, IL and Peoria, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Gurnee, IL

Aurora, IL 65.7 mi Plainfield, IL 65.6 mi Lockport, IL 64.9 mi Markham, IL 62.1 mi Bolingbrook, IL 55.6 mi Elgin, IL 55.6 mi Naperville, IL 53.7 mi Woodridge, IL 52.8 mi Chicago, IL 41.3 mi Elmhurst, IL 37.9 mi Hoffman Estates, IL 36.1 mi Elk Grove, IL 33.6 mi

Trips to Gurnee, IL

Chicago, IL to Gurnee, IL

41.3 mi 55m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Gurnee, IL that also have route pages.

Zion, IL 8.3 mi · 15m Des Plaines, IL 27.8 mi · 32m Niles, IL 28.3 mi · 37m Park Ridge, IL 28.8 mi · 40m Evanston, IL 29.1 mi · 39m Elk Grove, IL 33.6 mi · 43m Hoffman Estates, IL 36.1 mi · 50m Elmhurst, IL 37.9 mi · 51m