Origin
Crystal Lake, IL
Night in Crystal Lake on Thursday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Lake, IL to Rogers Park, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal Lake, IL
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Rogers Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Trip Overview
The drive from Crystal Lake, IL to Rogers Park, IL covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Highway, State Route 22, North Rand Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.2 miles on Northwest Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 41.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near US 12 / Rand Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles (US 12 / Rand Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (Palatine Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 12 / Rand Road
Turn right onto US 12 / Rand Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Palatine Road
Turn left onto Palatine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Oakton Street
Turn left onto Oakton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
35.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Lincoln Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Highway | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| State Route 22 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Rand Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Rand Road | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Palatine Road | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West Howard Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Oakton Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Highway
— 6.2 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake, IL and Rogers Park, IL.
1
Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue
25 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Crystal Lake Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 14
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Northwest Highway
4
Turn left onto IL 22
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 22
5
Continue on IL 22
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 12
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Rand Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 12
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Rand Road
8
Turn left onto Palatine Road
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Palatine Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
343 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 45, IL 21: Milwaukee Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto East Palatine Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Palatine Road
11
Turn right onto US 45; IL 21
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
12
Continue on IL 21
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
13
Turn left onto Oakton Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Oakton Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
15
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto West Howard Street
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Howard Street
17
Turn right onto North Clark Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Clark Street
18
Turn left onto West Morse Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Morse Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto North Greenview Avenue
220 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Greenview Avenue
20
Turn right
317 ft
·
23 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Crystal Lake, IL · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Crystal Lake, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rogers Park, IL
The final approach into Rogers Park, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.49 one way
$12.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rogers Park, IL
Night in Rogers Park on Thursday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crystal Lake, IL to Rogers Park, IL covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Highway, State Route 22, North Rand Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Crystal Lake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.5 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles (US 12 / Rand Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles (Palatine Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Crystal Lake, IL to Rogers Park, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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