Origin
Hawthorn Woods, IL
Evening in Hawthorn Woods on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hawthorn Woods, IL to Gurnee, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
33m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hawthorn Woods, IL
Sinitta Leunen
Gurnee, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hawthorn Woods, IL to Gurnee, IL covers 19.5 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Milwaukee Avenue, South Butterfield Road, Old McHenry 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 North Milwaukee Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 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
9.7 miles from Hawthorn Woods, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 19.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Milwaukee Avenue 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Circle Drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Circle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (IL 83 / State Highway 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Circle Drive
Turn right onto Circle Drive
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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IL 83 / State Highway 83
Turn left onto IL 83 / State Highway 83
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
Turn straight
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
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~21m in
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IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue
Turn left onto IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
18.2 mi into trip
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~31m in
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Grand Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Grand Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Milwaukee Avenue | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| South Butterfield Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Old McHenry Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Half Day Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Grand Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mundelein Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 83 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Townline Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Milwaukee Avenue
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorn Woods, IL and Gurnee, IL.
1
Start on this road
106 ft
·
8 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Circle Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Circle Drive
3
Continue on Circle Drive
171 ft
·
12 sec
·
Circle Drive
4
Turn left onto V77
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Old McHenry Road
5
Turn left onto IL 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Half Day Road
6
Turn left onto IL 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 83
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 83
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mundelein Road
8
Continue on IL 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
IL RT 83
9
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
IL Rt 83
10
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mundelein Road
11
Continue on US 45
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Lake Street
12
Turn straight
232 ft
·
10 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto IL 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Townline Road
14
Turn left onto South Butterfield Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Butterfield Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto IL 176
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Park Avenue
16
Turn left onto Brainerd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Brainerd Avenue
17
Turn right onto West Cook Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Cook Avenue
18
Turn left onto IL 21
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on North Riverside Drive
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Riverside Drive
21
Turn sharp right onto Grand Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
22
Turn right onto North Greenleaf Street
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Greenleaf Street
23
Arrive at destination
North Greenleaf Street
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 9.7 miles from Hawthorn Woods, IL, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.2 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 19.5 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.7 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gurnee, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hawthorn Woods, 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 Hawthorn Woods, IL
This is one driving day of about 19.5 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hawthorn Woods, 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 North Milwaukee Avenue for about 6.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.7 mi from Hawthorn Woods, IL · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.7 miles from Hawthorn Woods, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gurnee, IL
The final approach into Gurnee, 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 Gurnee, 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
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
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: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Gurnee, IL
Evening in Gurnee on Tuesday
Local time
6:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
12 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
33m 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 Hawthorn Woods, IL to Gurnee, IL covers 19.5 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Milwaukee Avenue, South Butterfield Road, Old McHenry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Hawthorn Woods, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.05 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 19.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (Circle Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (IL 83 / State Highway 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hawthorn Woods, IL to Gurnee, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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