How far is Glenview, IL from Long Grove, IL?

The driving distance from Glenview, IL to Long Grove, IL is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.22 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.12 mi
21.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.12 mi
Kilometers
21.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.22 mi
Kilometers
24.5 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Long Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 1:50 PM CDT
Return by in Glenview
Thu, Oct 15, 2:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenview
2026-10-15T13:23
Arrive Long Grove
Thu, Oct 15, 1:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glenview
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ridgeland
IL

Township in Iroquois County, Illinois

From Glenview
7.6 mi
00h 13m
To Long Grove
7.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glenview and Long Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenview and Long Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Glenayre Drive

    86 m · 20 sec · Glenayre Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Glenayre Drive

    104 m · 18 sec · Glenayre Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Glenview Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Glenview Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Milwaukee Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1513 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Lake Cook Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Lake Cook Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto McHenry Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · McHenry Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North State Route 53

    792 ft · 25 sec · North State Route 53

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Old McHenry Road

    1933 ft · 58 sec · North Old McHenry Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Old McHenry Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenview and Long Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Milwaukee Avenue
5.39 mi · 35%
Glenview Road
3.57 mi · 23%
McHenry Road
2.3 mi · 15%
East Lake Cook Road
2 mi · 13%
North Milwaukee Avenue
1.04 mi · 7%
North Old McHenry Road
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Milwaukee Avenue

Turn right onto Milwaukee Avenue

5.39 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeland
00h 13m from Glenview
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glenview and Showers And Thunderstorms near Long Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glenview to Long Grove?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Ridgeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Glenview and 7.6 miles from Long Grove.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Glenview and Showers And Thunderstorms near Long Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ridgeland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgeland.

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

34 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

34 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

37 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenview and Long Grove. Straight-line distance: 13.12 mi (21.11 km).

Glenview

#1 Glenview

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population47,446
Coordinates42.0697500, -87.7878400
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Long Grove

#2 Long Grove

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population7,868
Coordinates42.1783600, -87.9978500
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Glenview (-87.78784, 42.06975)
End: Long Grove (-87.99785, 42.17836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.03 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.04
1.08 gal · 4.06 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.52 $5.04
Mid-grade $5.29 $2.86 $5.72
Premium $5.84 $3.15 $6.30
Diesel $6.57 $3.55 $7.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenview and Long Grove. The current time is 13:23:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.