How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Chemung, IL?

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Chemung, IL is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.65 mi
01h 13m
Flight
41.73 mi
67.16 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.73 mi
Kilometers
67.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.65 mi
Kilometers
89.56 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chemung
Sat, May 30, 6:37 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Sat, May 30, 7:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-05-30T05:24
Arrive Chemung
Sat, May 30, 6:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Huntley
IL

Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States

From Arlington Heights
27.8 mi
00h 36m
To Chemung
27.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Chemung.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Chemung.

  1. 1

    Start on East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    3076 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    28.1 mi · 30 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo

    2399 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2537 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Grant Highway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    28 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Grant Highway

    60 m · 4 sec · East Grant Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South State Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · South State Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Brink Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Brink Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Chemung.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
28.1 mi · 51%
South State Street
10.6 mi · 19%
East Grant Highway
8.4 mi · 15%
North Arlington Heights Road
3.12 mi · 6%
West Brink Street
2.72 mi · 5%
South Division Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

28.1 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntley
00h 36m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Sunny near Chemung.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Chemung?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Arlington Heights and 27.8 miles from Chemung.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington Heights and Sunny near Chemung.

Stop Ideas Near Huntley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Huntley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntley.

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

47 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Naperville

49 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

52 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

57 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Chemung. Straight-line distance: 41.73 mi (67.16 km).

Arlington Heights

#1 Arlington Heights

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Population75,101
Coordinates42.0883600, -87.9806300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Chemung

#2 Chemung

Township in McHenry County, Illinois

Population8,702
Coordinates42.4153000, -88.6667700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Chemung (-88.66677, 42.4153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Chemung. The current time is 05:24:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.