Origin
Crystal Lake, IL
Late night in Crystal Lake on Sunday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crystal Lake, IL to Portage Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crystal Lake, IL
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Portage Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Trip Overview
Crystal Lake, IL to Portage Park, IL is 40 miles and takes about 1h 2m via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, West Algonquin Road, and Pyott Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a convenient local journey. The drive is characterized by a "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, suggesting a need for attention to navigation rather than simply cruising on a highway. With no planned stops and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing ample time for your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| West Algonquin Road | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Pyott Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Higgins Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Algonquin Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Barrington Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Higgins Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 15.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake, IL and Portage Park, IL.
1
Start on East Crystal Lake Avenue
25 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Crystal Lake Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on V32
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pyott Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto A48
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
West Algonquin Road
5
Turn straight onto IL 62; IL 68
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Dundee Road
6
Continue on IL 62
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Algonquin Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto North Barrington Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Barrington Road
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
9
Merge onto I 90
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Toward Cumberland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
12
Merge onto I 90
402 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13
Take the exit onto Cumberland flyover
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland flyover
Exit 79A
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
245 ft
·
8 sec
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
15
Turn right onto IL 171
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Cumberland Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on IL 171
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Cumberland Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto IL 72
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
18
Turn right onto IL 72
326 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Oriole Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto IL 72
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Higgins Avenue
20
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Avenue
21
Turn left onto West Cullom Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Cullom Avenue
22
Turn right onto North Linder Avenue
334 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Linder Avenue
23
Turn right onto West Hutchinson Street
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Hutchinson Street
24
Arrive at destination
West Hutchinson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Crystal Lake, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 33.1 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
33.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway toward Cumberland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Cumberland Avenue
7
33.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
Cumberland flyover
Take the exit onto Cumberland flyover toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 79A
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
6
34.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / North Cumberland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
36.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
IL 72 / North Oriole Avenue
Turn right onto IL 72 / North Oriole Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.25 one way
$12.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.08
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(15.4 mi)
$1.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Portage Park, IL
Late night in Portage Park on Sunday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
1h 2m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a local drive with a "Turn-heavy" profile, meaning you'll be navigating through various local roads and intersections rather than a continuous highway experience. With a highway share of 0%, expect to be engaged with the driving and the changing road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 15.9 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to local roads. This makes for a dynamic drive where you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 around 33.1 miles in near I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.1 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (Cumberland flyover): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.08 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Portage Park, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 33.1 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.6 miles (Cumberland flyover): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Portage Park, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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