Trip from Orland Park, IL to Crystal Lake, IL

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

57.8 mi

93 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

35 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 24m ★

6 AM

1h 31m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 34m

3 PM

1h 36m

5 PM

1h 44m

8 PM

1h 26m

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

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Crystal Lake, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Orland Park, IL to Crystal Lake, IL covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Northwest Highway, I 290, South La Grange Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.2 miles on West Northwest Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.78 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

28.9 miles from Orland Park, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 57.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West Northwest Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.2 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 57.8 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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 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

Turn sharp right

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

11.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 277A Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

17.9 mi into trip | ~28m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

19.1 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...

19.2 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwa...

Towns Along This Route

Between Orland Park, IL and Crystal Lake, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.

Milwaukee

19.1 mi in | ~29m | via I 294

Chicago

19.1 mi in | ~29m | via I 294

Saint Charles Road West

20.8 mi in | ~33m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Northwest Highway	15.2 mi	24m
I 290	13.4 mi	17m
South La Grange Road	9.5 mi	15m
Tri-State Tollway	6.9 mi	8m
IL 53	2.2 mi	2m
South Plum Grove Road	1.9 mi	3m
West Colfax Street	1.6 mi	2m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: West Northwest Highway — 15.2 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park, IL and Crystal Lake, IL.

Start on US 45

38 ft · 3 sec · South La Grange Road

Turn sharp right

83 ft · 6 sec

Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street

115 ft · 8 sec · West 143rd Street

Turn left onto US 45

9.5 mi · 15 min · South La Grange Road

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 55 South

Merge onto I 55

1.1 mi · 1 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min

Exit 277A Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

Merge onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 294

321 ft · 7 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 290 West: Rockford

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Saint Charles Road West

Merge onto I 290

13 mi · 17 min · I 290

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53

2.2 mi · 2 min · IL 53

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward Kirchoff Road Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Kirchoff Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Kirchoff Road

Turn right onto South Plum Grove Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · South Plum Grove Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto West Colfax Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · West Colfax Street

Continue on Sterling Avenue

446 ft · 19 sec · Sterling Avenue

Turn left onto US 14

15 mi · 24 min · West Northwest Highway

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Use the right lane.

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 28.9 miles from Orland Park, IL, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.2 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 57.8 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 28.9 miles or 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

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 Orland Park, 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 Orland Park, IL

This is one driving day of about 57.8 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orland Park, 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 West Northwest Highway for about 15.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.9 mi from Orland Park, IL · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palatine, IL

29 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 57.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schaumburg, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.9 miles from Orland Park, 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...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 6

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

$8.78 one way

$17.56 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$9.68	$19.36
premium	$4.80	$10.91	$21.82
diesel	$5.64	$12.84	$25.68

Estimated Tolls: $0.41

Tri-state Tollway (6.9 mi) $0.41

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

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

35 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Burr Ridge Village Center - Tesla Supercharger

Burr Ridge, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Lombard, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Orland Park Crossing - Tesla Supercharger

Orland Park, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Brookhaven Plaza

Darien, IL

Blink Network

12 DCFC

The Oaks of Oak Brook - Tesla Supercharger

Oak Brook, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Buddy Bear - 1901 W Cermak Rd

Broadview, IL

NOODOE

6 DCFC

Simon Orland Square (Orland Park, IL)

Orland Park, IL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Buddy Bear - 6000 W. 111th Street

Chicago Ridge, IL

NOODOE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 NOODOE: 6 Tesla: 4 eVgo Network: 3 EV Connect: 3 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 2 BP_PULSE: 2 SHELL_RECHARGE: 2 RED_E: 1 Non-Networked: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.3	$6.07	$2.77
Efficient EV	14.5	$5.06	$2.31
EV Truck/SUV	23.1	$8.09	$3.70

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

Orland Park, IL

Morning in Orland Park on Monday

Local time

9:48 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crystal Lake, IL

Morning in Crystal Lake on Monday

Local time

9:48 AM

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

4 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 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 Orland Park, IL to Crystal Lake, IL covers 57.8 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Northwest Highway, I 290, South La Grange Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 28.9 miles from Orland Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.78 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.

Between Orland Park, IL and Crystal Lake, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.

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Trip from Orland Park, IL to Crystal Lake, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

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

Orland Park, IL

Crystal Lake, IL

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 30m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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