Lake Forest to Vernon Hills: Road Trip Guide & Distance

7.6 miles 12.2 km · straight line
9.9 miles estimated 15.9 km · driving distance
12min estimated drive time
$1 - $1 estimated fuel cost
~31min flight time · usually no direct flights
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Lake Forest from Vernon Hills?

The distance from Lake Forest to Vernon Hills is 7.6 miles (12.2 km) as the crow flies. Vernon Hills is located WSW of Lake Forest. By car, the driving distance is approximately 9.9 miles, taking about 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 31min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake Forest and Vernon Hills. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lake Forest to Vernon Hills

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12min $1 - $1 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Lake Forest & Vernon Hills

Quick Facts

Lake Forest
42.26°N, 87.84°W
America/Chicago
210m elevation
Vernon Hills
42.22°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 3 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 1 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients