How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Lake in the Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Lake in the Hills, IL is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Lake in the Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Lake in the Hills.
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Start on East Euclid Avenue
3206 ft · 2 min · East Euclid Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Northwest Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto East Palatine Road
7 mi · 12 min · East Palatine Road
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Turn right onto Algonquin Road
2312 ft · 46 sec · Algonquin Road
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Continue on Dundee Road
1457 ft · 28 sec · Dundee Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto Crystal Lake Road
2192 ft · 1 min · Crystal Lake Road
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Turn left onto West Acorn Lane
4 m · 1 sec · West Acorn Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Acorn Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Lake in the Hills.
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.
Algonquin Road
Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road
9.09 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Lake in the Hills?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Barrington Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Arlington Heights and 10.3 miles from Lake in the Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Barrington Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Lake in the Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.05 mi (30.65 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 Lake in the Hills
Village in Illinois
| Population | 28,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -88.3303600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake in the Hills (-88.33036, 42.18169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.10 | $6.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.40 | $6.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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