Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Antrim, PA
Phil Evenden
Gurnee, PA
Josef Traxler
Antrim, PA to Gurnee, PA is 28.4 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Route 287, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a full day's commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 287 | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Pinecreek Road | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Shin Hollow Road T328 | 2.9 mi | 11m |
| Route 660 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Sand Run Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Gurnee Road | 1 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Antrim, PA and Gurnee, PA.
Start on Sand Run Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 287
Continue on PA 287
Turn left onto PA 660
Continue on PA 660
Continue on PA 660
Continue on PA 362
Turn left onto US 6
Turn right onto Shin Hollow Road T328
Continue on T1-11
Turn slight left onto Gurnee Road
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 24.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto PA 287 / Route 287
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Shin Hollow Road T328
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| premium | $5.24 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Antrim on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Gurnee on Wednesday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Patchy Fog
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.
This 28.4-mile route offers a mixed drive profile, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 7.2-mile stretch on Route 287, likely offering the fastest and most continuous segment. As you transition, expect the character of the drive to change, incorporating sections of the Grand Army of the Republic Highway and Pinecreek Road. This means you'll likely encounter varying speed limits and road conditions, moving from more open highway driving to potentially more winding or locally-influenced stretches.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near PA 287 / Route 287.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Antrim, PA to Gurnee, PA is easy. At 56m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (PA 287 / Route 287): Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles (US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles (Shin Hollow Road T328): Navigation decision point.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,835 ft
Total Descent
1,341 ft
Highest Point
2,146 ft
~28.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,019 ft
Founded 1928
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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