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

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Geneva, IL is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
32.16 mi
00h 50m
Flight
21.69 mi
34.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.69 mi
Kilometers
34.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.16 mi
Kilometers
51.75 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Geneva
Tue, May 26, 7:58 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Tue, May 26, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-05-26T07:07
Arrive Geneva
Tue, May 26, 7:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
East Dundee
IL

Village in United States of America

From Arlington Heights
16.1 mi
00h 25m
To Geneva
16.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 15 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 25

    154 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on IL 25

    2671 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    648 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Dundee Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dundee Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Page Avenue

    140 m · 13 sec · Page Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Liberty Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · North Liberty Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bluff City Boulevard

    100 m · 14 sec · Bluff City Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Saint Charles Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Saint Charles Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Stearns Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Stearns Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Riverside Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on North Bennett Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Bennett Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1362 ft · 47 sec · East State Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    6 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.7 mi · 43%
Stearns Road
5.96 mi · 19%
North Arlington Heights Road
3.12 mi · 10%
Saint Charles Street
2.87 mi · 9%
North Liberty Street
2.4 mi · 7%
North Bennett Street
0.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

13.7 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dundee
00h 25m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Geneva.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

East Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Arlington Heights and 16.1 miles from Geneva.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Dundee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Dundee, 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 East Dundee.

RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

39 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

51 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.91 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
Geneva

#2 Geneva

County seat of Kane County, Illinois

Population21,674
Coordinates41.8875300, -88.3053500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Geneva (-88.30535, 41.88753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Geneva. The current time is 07:07:49.

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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.