How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Crystal Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Crystal Lake, IL is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Crystal Lake.
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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
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto East Rand Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · East Rand Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2018 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Route 22
4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Northwest Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · South Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Crystal Lake.
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.
East Rand Road
Turn left onto East Rand Road
8.6 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Sunny near Crystal Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake?
The road trip is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Arlington Heights and 10.7 miles from Crystal Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arlington Heights and Sunny near Crystal Lake.
Stop Ideas Near North Barrington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 20.17 mi (32.46 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 Crystal Lake
City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA
| Population | 39,642 |
| Coordinates | 42.2411300, -88.3162000 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Crystal Lake Avenue (-88.316198, 42.241185)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
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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