Origin
Round Lake Beach, IL
Night in Round Lake Beach on Tuesday
Local time
9:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Round Lake Beach, IL to Lake View Highlands, IL
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
23m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Round Lake Beach, IL
Ryan Latimer
Lake View Highlands, IL
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Round Lake Beach, IL to Lake View Highlands, IL covers 12 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Gilmer Road, South Cedar Lake Road, Fremont Center Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.4 miles on North Gilmer Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.88 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
6 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 12 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.
North Gilmer Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 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 CR V63 / North Cedar Lake Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 8 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 (CR V63 / North Cedar Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Nippersink Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (IL 60 / West State Route 60): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR V63 / North Cedar Lake Road
Turn right onto CR V63 / North Cedar Lake Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Nippersink Avenue
Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4.3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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IL 60 / West State Route 60
Turn left onto IL 60 / West State Route 60
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
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~21m in
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Cambridge Drive
Turn right onto Cambridge Drive
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
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~23m in
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North Ivy Lane
Turn right onto North Ivy Lane
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Gilmer Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| South Cedar Lake Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Fremont Center Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| West State Route 60 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Cedar Lake Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cambridge Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Dartmouth Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Nippersink Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Gilmer Road
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach, IL and Lake View Highlands, IL.
1
Start on this road
142 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR V63
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
3
Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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Nippersink Avenue
4
Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Cedar Lake Road
5
Turn left onto IL 60
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Route 60
6
Turn right onto V65
2.0 mi
·
4 min
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Fremont Center Road
7
Turn left onto V76
3.4 mi
·
6 min
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North Gilmer Road
8
Turn right onto Cambridge Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Cambridge Drive
9
Turn right onto Dartmouth Lane
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Dartmouth Lane
10
Turn right onto North Ivy Lane
495 ft
·
16 sec
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North Ivy Lane
11
Arrive at destination
North Ivy Lane
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 6 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.4 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 12 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake View Highlands, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Round Lake Beach, 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 Round Lake Beach, IL
This is one driving day of about 12 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Round Lake Beach, 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 Gilmer Road for about 3.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6 mi from Round Lake Beach, IL · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake View Highlands, IL
The final approach into Lake View Highlands, 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 Lake View Highlands, 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
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Lake View Highlands, IL
Night in Lake View Highlands on Tuesday
Local time
9:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
7 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
23m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL to Lake View Highlands, IL covers 12 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Gilmer Road, South Cedar Lake Road, Fremont Center Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.88 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 23m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR V63 / North Cedar Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (Nippersink Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (IL 60 / West State Route 60): Navigation decision point.
The route from Round Lake Beach, IL to Lake View Highlands, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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