Auto repair, tires, and alignment for Russell, IL drivers
From Russell, Pfeiffer Auto Clinic is one road away: Russell Road runs east from Russell straight to Sheridan Road in Winthrop Harbor. The shop is about 4.7 miles by road from the center of Russell, roughly 12 minutes without traffic.
Getting here from Russell
Take Russell Road east. It follows the Illinois and Wisconsin state line all the way to Sheridan Road, and the shop is at 100 Sheridan Rd, just south of the corner.
Turn by turn: Take Russell Road (CH 19) for 5 miles. At Sheridan Road, turn south; the shop is just past the corner.
Most of the drive is on Russell Road (CH 19).
Estimated with OpenStreetMap routing.
About driving in Russell
Russell is an unincorporated community in northern Lake County near US 41 and I-94 at the Wisconsin state line. Russell Road is the state-line road, and a lot of local driving is open highway mixed with rural roads.
Russell is in Lake County, about 5 miles west of the shop as the crow flies. The closest other places on our list are Pleasant Prairie (3.9 miles away), Wadsworth (4.3 miles away), and Winthrop Harbor (4.6 miles away).
What that means for your vehicle
Open-road driving is easy on brakes and hard on nothing in particular, which makes it easy to forget maintenance. Keep up with oil changes and fluid service by mileage, and have the tires and alignment checked after the spring pothole season.
Vehicles registered in Lake County go through the Illinois emissions test, and an illuminated check engine light can mean a failed test. See emissions repair.
A quick trip from Russell
Russell is close enough that a morning drop-off at 8:00 AM fits most work days. Brake jobs, batteries, bulbs, alignments, and oil changes are the kind of quick repairs that fit around a work day. Call ahead and we will tell you what to expect for your vehicle.
Services for Russell drivers
Most useful for Russell drivers: wheel alignment, transfer case service, light-duty diesel service, and steering and suspension. Also: auto electrical repair, headlights & bulbs, car A/C repair, check engine light & diagnostics, oil change & maintenance, and every other service.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Pfeiffer from Russell, IL?
See the distance and drive time at the top of this page. It is a straight drive east on Russell Road.
Is Russell Road the state line?
Yes. Russell Road follows the Illinois and Wisconsin state line between US 41 and Sheridan Road.