How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Round Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake, IL is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 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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This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Round Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Round Lake.
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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
6 mi · 12 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto McHenry Road
1428 ft · 31 sec · McHenry Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 34 sec · Mundelein Road
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight right
151 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
828 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Cedar Lake Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Cedar Lake Road
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Continue on North Cedar Lake Road
151 m · 10 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
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Turn slight right onto Nippersink Avenue
696 ft · 23 sec · Nippersink Avenue
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Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road
72 m · 7 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cedar Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Round Lake.
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.
Longest stretch
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7.51 mi · 00h 13m
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 then Isolated Rain Showers leaving Arlington Heights and Partly Sunny near Round Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Round Lake?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 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?
Vernon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Arlington Heights and 10.6 miles from Round Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers around Arlington Heights and Partly Sunny near Round Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon Hills
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 Vernon Hills.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Round Lake. Straight-line distance: 19.2 mi (30.9 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 Round Lake
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 17,982 |
| Coordinates | 42.3533600, -88.0934100 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Lake (-88.09341, 42.35336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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