How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Lincolnshire, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Lincolnshire, IL is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Lincolnshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Lincolnshire.
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Start on East Euclid Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Euclid Avenue
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Turn left onto North Elmhurst Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Elmhurst Road
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Continue on South Elmhurst Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto North Wolf Road
1.3 km · 1 min · North Wolf Road
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Turn left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right onto Deerfield Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Deerfield Road
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Turn left onto Portwine Road
2365 ft · 1 min · Portwine Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Riverwoods Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Riverwoods Road
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Turn left onto Londonderry Lane
553 ft · 26 sec · Londonderry Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Londonderry Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Lincolnshire.
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.
North Elmhurst Road
Turn left onto North Elmhurst Road
2.5 mi · 00h 04m
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 Lincolnshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Lincolnshire?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Wheeling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Arlington Heights and 6 miles from Lincolnshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Lincolnshire.
Stop Ideas Near Wheeling
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 Wheeling.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Lincolnshire. Straight-line distance: 7.94 mi (12.78 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 Lincolnshire
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 7,891 |
| Coordinates | 42.1900200, -87.9084000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincolnshire (-87.9084, 42.19002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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