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Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mundelein, IL
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Hawthorn Woods, IL
Sinitta Leunen
This short 8.5-mile drive from Mundelein to Hawthorn Woods in Illinois is a quick trip, estimated to take just 13 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with about 28% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a very budget-friendly $1, making it an economical option. Given its brevity and local road focus, this route offers a straightforward and accessible drive within the Midwest region.
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
4.3 miles from Mundelein, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
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Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction. While 28% of the journey involves highway driving, the bulk of the experience is on surface streets, including segments of Old McHenry Road, South Lake Street, and Half Day Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.1 miles on Old McHenry Road. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention to navigation and traffic signals, rather than a high-speed cruise.
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 around 4.8 miles in near IL 22 / Half Day Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (IL 22 / Half Day Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (V77 / Old McHenry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (Circle Drive): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto IL 22 / Half Day Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto V77 / Old McHenry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Circle Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old McHenry Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Lake Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Half Day Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| IL RT 83 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 83 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| IL Rt 83 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mundelein Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Circle Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mundelein, IL and Hawthorn Woods, IL.
Start on US 45
Continue on IL 83
Continue on IL 83
Continue on IL 83
Continue on IL 83
Turn right onto IL 22
Turn right onto V77
Turn right onto Circle Drive
Continue on Circle Drive
Continue on Circle Drive
Turn right
Arrive at destination
With a duration of only 13 minutes, this route offers significant flexibility for departure times. You won't need to worry about extensive stops for fuel or rest, and the $1 fuel cost is minimal. Since the drive is so short, you can easily depart whenever it's most convenient, perhaps during a less busy time to avoid local traffic. Pay close attention to your turns, especially on Old McHenry Road, as this is the longest continuous segment and a key artery for this short hop.
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.
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 8.5 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.3 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hawthorn Woods, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mundelein, 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 Mundelein, IL
This is one driving day of about 8.5 miles and 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.3 mi from Mundelein, IL · 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 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.
A short stop after about 8.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 4.3 miles from Mundelein, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hawthorn Woods, 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 Hawthorn Woods, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Mundelein on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Hawthorn Woods on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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