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Trip from Zion, IL to Green Oaks, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

26m

Distance

14.9 mi

24 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Zion, IL

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Downtown Green Oaks, IL, IL

Green Oaks, IL

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Trip Overview

Zion, IL to Green Oaks, IL is 14.9 miles and takes about 26 minutes via IL 137, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois, making it a simple local excursion. Expect a mixed drive that combines different types of roads, so it's not a pure highway sprint. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or as part of a larger journey through the area. Consider this for a straightforward drive between two points without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 137 5.5 mi 7m
Sheridan Road 4.3 mi 8m
Buckley Road 2.3 mi 3m
North Waukegan Road 1.2 mi 2m
27th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Volwiler Parkway 0.4 mi 1m
Atkinson Road 0.3 mi 1m
West Greenwood Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: IL 137 — 5.5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zion, IL and Green Oaks, IL.

1

Start on 27th Street

0.4 mi · 58 sec · 27th Street
2

Turn right onto IL 137

4.3 mi · 8 min · Sheridan Road
3

Turn left onto IL 137

0.3 mi · 31 sec · West Greenwood Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp onto IL 137

5.5 mi · 7 min · IL 137
Toward IL 137 Use the right lane.
5

Turn right onto IL 137

2.3 mi · 3 min · Buckley Road
Use the left lane.
6

Turn sharp left onto North Waukegan Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Waukegan Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn sharp right

0.1 mi · 26 sec
8

Continue on Volwiler Parkway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Volwiler Parkway
9

Turn left

348 ft · 17 sec
10

At end of road, turn right onto Atkinson Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Atkinson Road
11

Arrive at destination

Atkinson Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 137 / Sheridan Road

Turn right onto IL 137 / Sheridan Road

Navigation decision point

5
5 mi into trip | ~10m in | IL 137

Take the ramp onto IL 137 toward IL 137

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward IL 137
6
10.5 mi into trip | ~17m in | IL 137 / Buckley Road

Turn right onto IL 137 / Buckley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
12.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | North Waukegan Road

Turn sharp left onto North Waukegan Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
14 mi into trip | ~23m in

Turn sharp right

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.33 one way

$4.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.56 $5.12
premium $4.89 $2.87 $5.73
diesel $5.61 $3.29 $6.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.5 0 $1.56 $0.72
Efficient EV 3.7 0 $1.30 $0.60
EV Truck/SUV 6 0 $2.09 $0.95

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

Zion, IL

Late night in Zion on Sunday

Local time

3:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

Green Oaks, IL

Late night in Green Oaks on Sunday

Local time

3:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°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

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

4 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

26m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 39% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on IL 137, Sheridan Road, and Buckley Road, so anticipate a variety of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 5.5 miles on IL 137. This means the drive isn't a constant fast pace; you'll likely experience shifts in speed and scenery as you transition between these different roads. It's a dynamic drive that keeps you engaged without being overly complex.

39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on IL 137.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near IL 137 / Sheridan Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.4 miles (IL 137 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (IL 137): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (IL 137 / Buckley Road): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Zion, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1901

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 26m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on IL 137. 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 0.4 miles (IL 137 / Sheridan Road): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (IL 137): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.5 miles (IL 137 / Buckley Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Green Oaks, 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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