Auto repair, tires, and alignment for Antioch, IL drivers
Antioch drivers reach Pfeiffer Auto Clinic in Winthrop Harbor by taking Rosecrans Road (IL 173) east across northern Lake County. The shop is about 16.3 miles by road from the center of Antioch, roughly 27 minutes without traffic.
Getting here from Antioch
From downtown Antioch, take Main Street (IL 83) to Rosecrans Road (IL 173) and drive east across the county to Lewis Avenue, then north to Russell Road and east to Sheridan Road. Most of the trip is one road.
Turn by turn: Take IL Route 173 for 12 miles, then Lewis Avenue (CH W34) for 2 miles, then Russell Road (CH A1 / CTH 19) for 2 miles. At Sheridan Road, turn south; the shop is just past the corner.
The longest stretch of the drive, about 12 of the 16 miles, is on IL Route 173.
Estimated with OpenStreetMap routing.
About driving in Antioch
Antioch is lake country. The Chain O'Lakes, Lake Marie, Channel Lake, and the smaller lakes around the village make it one of the busiest boating areas in northern Illinois, and IL 173, IL 83, and IL 59 are rural two-lane roads for much of their length.
Antioch is in Lake County, about 14 miles west of the shop as the crow flies. The closest other places on our list are Lake Catherine (1.8 miles away), Channel Lake (2.8 miles away), and Salem Lakes (3.8 miles away).
What that means for your vehicle
Towing is the big one. A boat or camper on the hitch works the engine, the radiator and cooling system, and the brakes, and dunking the trailer at the ramp is hard on bearings. If you tow every summer, have the cooling system and brakes checked before the season, and do not ignore a rising temperature gauge on a long pull.
Illinois requires emissions testing for many vehicles in the Chicago region, including Lake County, so a check engine light matters at renewal time. See emissions repair.
Services for Antioch drivers
Most useful for Antioch drivers: cooling system and radiator repair, wheel bearings, water pump replacement, and brakes. Also: check engine light & diagnostics, oil change & maintenance, engine repair & replacement, tire installation & repair, brake repair & brake jobs, and every other service.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Pfeiffer from Antioch?
Take Rosecrans Road (IL 173) east across northern Lake County, then Lewis Avenue north to Russell Road and east to Sheridan Road. See the drive time above.
Can Pfeiffer service my tow vehicle before boating season?
Yes. The cooling system, brakes, tires, wheel bearings, and fluids are the key checks for a tow vehicle.