Origin
Gurnee, IL
Evening in Gurnee on Tuesday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gurnee, IL to Lake View Highlands, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
30m
Distance
17.3 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gurnee, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gurnee, IL to Lake View Highlands, IL covers 17.3 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Milwaukee Avenue, North Gilmer Road, West Casey Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Milwaukee Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.6 miles from Gurnee, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 17.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Milwaukee Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 132 / Grand Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (IL 132 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (North Riverside Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (A33 / Peterson Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 132 / Grand Avenue
Turn left onto IL 132 / Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
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North Riverside Drive
Turn sharp left onto North Riverside Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.1 mi into trip
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~14m in
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A33 / Peterson Road
Turn right onto A33 / Peterson Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.8 mi into trip
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~19m in
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IL 176
Turn right onto IL 176
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.5 mi into trip
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~22m in
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V76 / North Gilmer Road
Turn left onto V76 / North Gilmer Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Gilmer Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| West Casey Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Ivanhoe Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| IL 176 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Midlothian Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Milwaukee Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Milwaukee Avenue
— 3.2 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gurnee, IL and Lake View Highlands, IL.
1
Start on North Greenleaf Street
92 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Greenleaf Street
2
Turn left onto IL 132
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto North Riverside Drive
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on IL 21
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto West Casey Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Casey Road
7
Continue on North Midlothian Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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North Midlothian Road
8
Turn right onto A33
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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Peterson Road
9
Turn left onto IL 83
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Ivanhoe Road
10
Continue on Schank Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Schank Avenue
11
Turn right onto IL 176
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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IL 176
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto V76
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Gilmer Road
13
Turn right onto Cambridge Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Cambridge Drive
14
Turn right onto Dartmouth Lane
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Dartmouth Lane
15
Turn right onto North Ivy Lane
495 ft
·
16 sec
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North Ivy Lane
16
Arrive at destination
North Ivy Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 8.6 miles from Gurnee, IL, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17.3 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.6 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake View Highlands, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gurnee, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gurnee, IL
This is one driving day of about 17.3 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gurnee, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Milwaukee Avenue for about 3.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.6 mi from Gurnee, IL · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.6 miles from Gurnee, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake View Highlands, IL
The final approach into Lake View Highlands, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lake View Highlands, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Lake View Highlands, IL
Evening in Lake View Highlands on Tuesday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Gurnee, IL to Lake View Highlands, IL covers 17.3 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Milwaukee Avenue, North Gilmer Road, West Casey Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Gurnee, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.70 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 17.3 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (IL 132 / Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (North Riverside Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (A33 / Peterson Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Gurnee, IL to Lake View Highlands, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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