Trip from Wilson, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Belvidere Road, East Belvidere Road, North Cedar Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Wilson, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Wilson, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL?

The route from Wilson, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

22m

Distance

13.8 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 21m ★

6 AM

0h 23m

8 AM

0h 26m

10 AM

0h 24m

12 PM

0h 24m

3 PM

0h 24m

5 PM

0h 26m

8 PM

0h 21m ★

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 Wilson, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL covers 13.8 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Belvidere Road, East Belvidere Road, North Cedar Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on Belvidere Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 13.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Belvidere Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 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 around 1.2 miles in near Knight Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Knight Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4

1.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Knight Avenue

Turn right onto Knight Avenue

Navigation decision point

4

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in

At end of road, turn left

Navigation decision point

5

1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | IL 120 / Belvidere Street

Turn left onto IL 120 / Belvidere Street

Navigation decision point

4

13.8 mi into trip | ~22m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Belvidere Road	7.5 mi	11m
East Belvidere Road	3.4 mi	5m
North Cedar Lake Road	1.3 mi	2m
East Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
Railroad Avenue	0.1 mi	<1m
Belvidere Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
Knight Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Belvidere Road — 7.5 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilson, IL and Round Lake Beach, IL.

1

Start on IL 120

1.2 mi · 1 min · Belvidere Road

2

Turn right onto Knight Avenue

99 ft · 9 sec · Knight Avenue

3

Turn left

125 ft · 10 sec

4

At end of road, turn left

117 ft · 15 sec

5

Turn left onto IL 120

168 ft · 6 sec · Belvidere Street

6

Continue on IL 120

6.3 mi · 9 min · Belvidere Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

7

Continue on IL 120

3.4 mi · 5 min · East Belvidere Road

8

Turn straight

0.1 mi · 13 sec

9

Turn straight onto IL 134

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

10

Continue on IL 134

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Railroad Avenue

11

Turn right onto CR V63

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Cedar Lake Road

12

Turn left

142 ft · 10 sec

13

Arrive at destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.16 one way

$4.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$2.37	$4.74
premium	$4.89	$2.66	$5.31
diesel	$5.61	$3.05	$6.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4.1	$1.45	$0.66
Efficient EV	3.5	$1.21	$0.55
EV Truck/SUV	5.5	$1.93	$0.88

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Wilson, IL

Night in Wilson on Thursday

Local time

9:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Isolated Rain Showers

N 5 to 10 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:08PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Round Lake Beach, IL

Night in Round Lake Beach on Thursday

Local time

9:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Isolated Rain Showers

NNW 5 to 10 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:08PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

1 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

22m 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 Wilson, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL covers 13.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Belvidere Road, East Belvidere Road, North Cedar Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Wilson, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 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 22m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Knight Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Wilson, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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