Crystal Lake, IL
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Crystal Lake, IL · IL average $4.25/gal
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Crystal Lake, IL · 60014
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- $3.77/gal
- Area avg
- $4.25/gal
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Finding cheap gas in Crystal Lake (60014)
Crystal Lake is the retail hub of McHenry County, a larger suburb built around its namesake lake with a busy commercial core where Routes 14 and 31 cross. Those two highways frame the local fuel market, drawing shoppers and commuters from across the surrounding towns and supporting a dense run of high-volume gas stations.
Being in McHenry County rather than Cook is a quiet advantage at the pump. The heavier Cook County fuel taxes that push up prices in the inner suburbs do not apply out here, so Crystal Lake's posted numbers generally sit below what you would pay closer to the city, even before comparing individual stations.
The competition is sharpest along the Route 14 and Route 31 retail corridors, where grocery and warehouse fuel programs often deliver the best per-gallon value. The smaller stations on the residential edges near the lake rarely beat the busy crossroads pumps, so plan to fill where the highways meet.
Today’s lowest gas prices in 60014
- 1. Sam's Club at 5670 Northwest Hwy offers regular at $3.77/gal (1.5 mi away).
- 2. Thorntons at 911 Tek Dr offers regular at $3.78/gal (3.1 mi away).
- 3. Murphy USA at 985 Central Park Dr. offers regular at $3.78/gal (3.5 mi away).
- 4. Mariano's at 105 Northwest Hwy offers regular at $3.79/gal (0.6 mi away).
- 5. Mobil at 70 E Crystal Lake Ave offers regular at $3.99/gal (2.0 mi away).
Prices are aggregated from station-level data and refreshed daily.
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How to save more on gas in Crystal Lake
1. Use warehouse clubs
Costco and Sam’s Club typically price 15-25 cents per gallon below nearby stations. Membership pays for itself within a few fill-ups.
2. Fill up early in the week
Stations often raise prices Thursday for weekend demand. Fill up Monday through Wednesday to avoid the lift.
3. Keep tires properly inflated
Properly inflated tires improve fuel economy by up to 3 percent at current prices. Check pressure once a month.
4. Check back tomorrow
Prices can shift 10-20 cents overnight during volatile markets. A quick check before you leave home avoids paying yesterday’s spike.
5. Pay cash at split-pricing stations
Stations with cash and credit split pricing typically save an average of 10 cents per gallon when you pay cash.
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About gas prices in Illinois
Illinois has one of the more complex gas pricing maps in the country: the state tax is around 47 cents, but Cook County and the city of Chicago add their own per-gallon excise on top, pushing pump prices in downtown Chicago to among the highest in the Midwest. Stations in DuPage and Will counties just outside Cook routinely run 30 to 50 cents cheaper for the same brand. Costco, Sam's Club, Thorntons, and Casey's General Store are the dependable value picks across Chicago and its suburbs, with Costco in Schaumburg and Naperville especially popular.