How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Johnsburg, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Johnsburg, IL is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Johnsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Johnsburg.
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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
18.5 mi · 26 min · East Rand Road
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Big Hollow Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Big Hollow Road
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Continue on Bay Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Bay Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Chapel Hill Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Chapel Hill Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
89 m · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12 m · 2 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 Johnsburg.
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
18.5 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Johnsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Johnsburg?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Wauconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Arlington Heights and 14.2 miles from Johnsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Johnsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Wauconda
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 Wauconda.
Glenview station
Naperville
La Grange Road
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Johnsburg. Straight-line distance: 24.18 mi (38.92 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 Johnsburg
Village in United States of America
| Population | 6,310 |
| Coordinates | 42.3800200, -88.2420300 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnsburg (-88.24203, 42.38002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 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 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
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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