How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Antioch, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Antioch, IL is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Antioch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Antioch.
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Start on East Euclid Avenue
15 m · 9 sec · East Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
6 mi · 12 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto McHenry Road
1428 ft · 31 sec · McHenry Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on South Lake Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · South Lake Street
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Turn slight right
787 ft · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Antioch Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Antioch Road
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Continue on Ivanhoe Road
1418 ft · 26 sec · Ivanhoe Road
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Continue on South Barron Boulevard
10 mi · 15 min · South Barron Boulevard
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Antioch.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South Barron Boulevard
Continue on South Barron Boulevard
10 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Arlington Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Antioch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Antioch?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mundelein is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Arlington Heights and 14.7 miles from Antioch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Arlington Heights and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Antioch.
Stop Ideas Near Mundelein
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mundelein.
Glenview station
Sturtevant station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Antioch. Straight-line distance: 27.5 mi (44.26 km).
#1 Arlington Heights
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 75,101 |
| Coordinates | 42.0883600, -87.9806300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Antioch
Town in the American state of Illinois
| Population | 14,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.4772400, -88.0956400 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Antioch (-88.09564, 42.47724)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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