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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Euclid Avenue
15 m · 6 sec · East Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
3076 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.7 mi · 15 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 25
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue on IL 25
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
648 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Dundee Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Dundee Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Page Avenue
140 m · 13 sec · Page Avenue
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Turn slight right
44 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North Liberty Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · North Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Bluff City Boulevard
100 m · 14 sec · Bluff City Boulevard
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Turn left onto Saint Charles Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Saint Charles Street
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Turn right onto Stearns Road
6 mi · 11 min · Stearns Road
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Continue on South Riverside Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · South Riverside Avenue
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Continue on North Bennett Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Bennett Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
1362 ft · 47 sec · East State Street
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Turn left
6 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Geneva.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Dundee.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 21.69 mi (34.91 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 Geneva
County seat of Kane County, Illinois
| Population | 21,674 |
| Coordinates | 41.8875300, -88.3053500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-88.30535, 41.88753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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