Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mundelein, IL
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Hawthorn Woods, IL
Sinitta Leunen
This short 8.5-mile drive from Mundelein to Hawthorn Woods in Illinois is a quick trip, estimated to take just 13 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with about 28% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a very budget-friendly $1, making it an economical option. Given its brevity and local road focus, this route offers a straightforward and accessible drive within the Midwest region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old McHenry Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Lake Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Half Day Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| IL RT 83 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 83 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| IL Rt 83 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mundelein Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Circle Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mundelein, IL and Hawthorn Woods, IL.
Start on US 45
Continue on IL 83
Continue on IL 83
Continue on IL 83
Continue on IL 83
Turn right onto IL 22
Turn right onto V77
Turn right onto Circle Drive
Continue on Circle Drive
Continue on Circle Drive
Turn right
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto IL 22 / Half Day Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto V77 / Old McHenry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Circle Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Late night in Mundelein on Sunday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Hawthorn Woods on Sunday
Local time
5:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction. While 28% of the journey involves highway driving, the bulk of the experience is on surface streets, including segments of Old McHenry Road, South Lake Street, and Half Day Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.1 miles on Old McHenry Road. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention to navigation and traffic signals, rather than a high-speed cruise.
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 4.8 miles in near IL 22 / Half Day Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles (IL 22 / Half Day Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (V77 / Old McHenry Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles (Circle Drive): Navigation decision point.
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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