How far is Huntley, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Huntley, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
30.58 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.58 mi
37.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.58 mi
Kilometers
37.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.58 mi
Kilometers
49.21 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 PM CDT
Return by in Huntley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntley
2026-04-18T11:55
Arrive Arlington Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 12:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Huntley
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
East Dundee
IL

Village in United States of America

From Huntley
15.3 mi
00h 17m
To Arlington Heights
15.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Huntley and Arlington Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntley and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs

    2618 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1584 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1066 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1781 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward East Euclid Avenue, Third District, Circuit Court

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Euclid Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Euclid Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntley and Arlington Heights.

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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.9 mi · 65%
IL 53 North
2.75 mi · 9%
Euclid Avenue
2.45 mi · 8%
I 90 Toll East
1.3 mi · 4%
I 290
0.5 mi · 2%
East Euclid Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

19.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
23.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Dundee
00h 17m from Huntley
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntley to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

East Dundee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Huntley and 15.3 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntley and Showers And Thunderstorms near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near East Dundee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Dundee, 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 East Dundee.

RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

39 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

51 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntley and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 23.58 mi (37.95 km).

Huntley

#1 Huntley

Village in McHenry and Kane counties, Illinois, United States

Population27,256
Coordinates42.1680800, -88.4281400
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Arlington Heights

#2 Arlington Heights

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Population75,101
Coordinates42.0883600, -87.9806300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 47 (-88.428107, 42.168078)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.15
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.07 $8.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.59 $9.19
Premium $4.65 $5.03 $10.05
Diesel $5.30 $5.73 $11.46

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntley and Arlington Heights. The current time is 11:55:50.

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