Trip from Logan Square, IL to Crystal Lake, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

45.3 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min

4 AM

1h 4m ★

6 AM

1h 10m

8 AM

1h 21m

10 AM

1h 14m

12 PM

1h 13m

3 PM

1h 14m

5 PM

1h 20m

8 PM

1h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Logan Square, IL to Crystal Lake, IL covers 45.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Algonquin Road, New Sutton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.08 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

22.6 miles from Logan Square, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 45.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Belden Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 45.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Belden Avenue

Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 West, I 94 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 90 West, I 94 West

3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward Montrose Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 43C Toward Montrose Avenue

28.8 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward IL 59

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 59 Toward IL 59

32.5 mi into trip | ~47m in | IL 62; IL 68 / Dundee Road

Turn sharp left onto IL 62; IL 68 / Dundee Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway	17 mi	18m
Algonquin Road	7.8 mi	13m
New Sutton Road	3.3 mi	5m
West Higgins Road	3.1 mi	5m
Pyott Road	3 mi	5m
Kennedy Expressway	2.6 mi	3m
West Bryn Mawr Avenue	1.8 mi	4m
South Main Street	1.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 17 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Logan Square, IL and Crystal Lake, IL.

Start on this road

31 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn left onto West Belden Avenue

312 ft · 15 sec · West Belden Avenue

Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

271 ft · 20 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue

Turn sharp left onto North California Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · North California Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward I 90 West, I 94 West Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 90; I 94

2.6 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 43C Toward Montrose Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue

Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

Turn left onto North Northwest Highway

67 ft · 1 sec · North Northwest Highway

Continue on North Northwest Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Northwest Highway

Turn slight left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue

1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on IL 72

3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 90 Toll West

Merge onto I 90

17 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 59 Toward IL 59 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto IL 59

3.3 mi · 5 min · New Sutton Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn sharp left onto IL 62; IL 68

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Dundee Road

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 62

7.8 mi · 13 min · Algonquin Road

Turn right onto V32

3.0 mi · 5 min · Pyott Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on South Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue

25 ft · 0 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue

Arrive at destination

East Crystal Lake Avenue

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 22.6 miles from Logan Square, IL, or about 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17 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 45.3 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 22.6 miles or 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crystal Lake, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Logan Square, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Logan Square, IL

This is one driving day of about 45.3 miles and 1h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Logan Square, 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 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 17 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.6 mi from Logan Square, IL · 34m into the drive

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Plaines, IL

23 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

Elgin, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palatine, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Logan Square, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Crystal Lake, IL

The final approach into Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.08 one way

$14.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$7.78	$15.55
premium	$4.89	$8.72	$17.44
diesel	$5.61	$10.00	$20.00

Estimated Tolls: $1.19

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (17 mi) $1.19

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.6	$4.76	$2.17
Efficient EV	11.3	$3.96	$1.81
EV Truck/SUV	18.1	$6.34	$2.90

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Logan Square, IL

Evening in Logan Square on Tuesday

Local time

6:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crystal Lake, IL

Evening in Crystal Lake on Tuesday

Local time

6:29 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

33 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 9m 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 Logan Square, IL to Crystal Lake, IL covers 45.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Algonquin Road, New Sutton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Logan Square, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.08 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.

The route from Logan Square, IL to Crystal Lake, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Logan Square, IL to Crystal Lake, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Crystal Lake, IL

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Logan Square, IL

Crystal Lake, IL

Same local time

33 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 9m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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