Origin
Mount Prospect, IL
Late night in Mount Prospect on Wednesday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Prospect, IL to Crystal Lake, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
41m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Prospect, IL
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Crystal Lake, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Prospect, IL to Crystal Lake, IL covers 25.4 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Rand Road, South Northwest Highway, State Route 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on East Rand Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.97 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
12.7 miles from Mount Prospect, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 25.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Rand Road is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Central Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Central Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 83 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 12 / West Rand Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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West Central Road
Turn left onto West Central Road
Navigation decision point
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~0m in
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IL 83 / North Main Street
Turn left onto IL 83 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
1.1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 12 / West Rand Road
Turn left onto US 12 / West Rand Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
4
12.8 mi into trip
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~20m in
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IL 22 / West Main Street
Turn left onto IL 22 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.3 mi into trip
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~39m in
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South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Rand Road | 11.1 mi | 17m |
| South Northwest Highway | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| State Route 22 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Rand Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Central Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Rand Road
— 11.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Prospect, IL and Crystal Lake, IL.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
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9 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto West Central Road
177 ft
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10 sec
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West Central Road
3
Turn left onto IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Main Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto US 12
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Rand Road
Use the slight left lane.
5
Continue on US 12
11 mi
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17 min
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East Rand Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto IL 22
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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West Main Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 22
4.9 mi
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7 min
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State Route 22
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 14
6.2 mi
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10 min
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South Northwest Highway
9
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
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2 min
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South Main Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue
25 ft
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0 sec
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East Crystal Lake Avenue
11
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 12.7 miles from Mount Prospect, IL, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.1 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 25.4 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crystal Lake, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Prospect, 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 Mount Prospect, IL
This is one driving day of about 25.4 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Prospect, 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 East Rand Road for about 11.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from Mount Prospect, IL · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Mount Prospect, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Crystal Lake, IL
Late night in Crystal Lake on Wednesday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph
39% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
6 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
41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Prospect, IL to Crystal Lake, IL covers 25.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Rand Road, South Northwest Highway, State Route 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Mount Prospect, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.97 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 is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Central Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 83 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 12 / West Rand Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mount Prospect, IL to Crystal Lake, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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