Origin
Green Oaks, IL
Late night in Green Oaks on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Oaks, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
13.6 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 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Oaks, IL
Petra Kopásková
Round Lake Beach, IL
Ryan Latimer
Trip Overview
Green Oaks to Round Lake Beach is 13.6 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Antioch Road and East Belvidere Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Illinois, making it a convenient local trip. With no highway driving, expect a more relaxed pace through familiar Midwestern terrain. It's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick errand or a smooth transition to your next destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Antioch Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Belvidere Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Buckley Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Peterson Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Cedar Lake Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Atkinson Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| Saint Marys Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Antioch Road
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Oaks, IL and Round Lake Beach, IL.
1
Start on Atkinson Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Atkinson Road
2
Turn right onto Saint Marys Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Marys Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto IL 137
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckley Road
4
Continue on IL 137
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Peterson Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on IL 137
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Old Peterson Road
6
Continue on IL 137
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Antioch Road
7
Continue on IL 83
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
8
Turn left onto IL 120
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Belvidere Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
10
Turn straight onto IL 134
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on IL 134
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR V63
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
13
Turn left
142 ft
·
10 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Saint Marys Road
Turn right onto Saint Marys Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IL 137 / Buckley Road
At end of road, turn left onto IL 137 / Buckley Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
IL 120 / East Belvidere Road
Turn left onto IL 120 / East Belvidere Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR V63 / North Cedar Lake Road
Turn right onto CR V63 / North Cedar Lake Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.13 one way
$4.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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.
Destination
Round Lake Beach, IL
Late night in Round Lake Beach on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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
24m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 13.6 miles, so don't expect high speeds. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 2.7 miles on Antioch Road. Be prepared for typical surface road conditions, including potential traffic lights and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.7 mi on Antioch Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 1.1 miles in near Saint Marys Road.
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 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Saint Marys Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IL 137 / Buckley Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (IL 120 / East Belvidere Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Round Lake Beach, IL
Full guide →Chicagoland consists of the Chicago metropolitan area in northeastern Illinois, including Chicago and its surrounding suburbs including those in Northwest Indiana. Broader definitions also include parts of Southeast Wisconsin. It covers all of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane and Will Counties in Illinois, and portions of Kenosha County, Wisconsin; McHenry County, Illinois, and in Indiana, Lake, Porter, and portions of LaPorte Counties.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.7 miles on Antioch Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.1 miles (Saint Marys Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (IL 137 / Buckley Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles (IL 120 / East Belvidere Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Round Lake Beach, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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