How far is Lake in the Hills, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Lake in the Hills, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 21 miles (33.8 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake in the Hills and Arlington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake in the Hills and Arlington Heights.
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Start on West Acorn Lane
4 m · 3 sec · West Acorn Lane
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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 Algonquin Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · West Algonquin Road
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Turn straight onto Dundee Road
1483 ft · 30 sec · Dundee Road
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Continue on Algonquin Road
2357 ft · 49 sec · Algonquin Road
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Turn left onto West Palatine Road
7 mi · 12 min · West Palatine Road
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Turn right onto East Northwest Highway
2 mi · 4 min · East Northwest Highway
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Continue on West Northwest Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn slight left onto West Euclid Avenue
3215 ft · 2 min · West Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake in the Hills and Arlington Heights.
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.
West Algonquin Road
Turn left onto West Algonquin Road
9.06 mi · 00h 15m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake in the Hills to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 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 Lake in the Hills and 10.7 miles from Arlington Heights.
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 2 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?
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Stop Ideas Near Barrington Hills
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barrington Hills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake in the Hills and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 19.05 mi (30.65 km).
#1 Lake in the Hills
Village in Illinois
| Population | 28,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -88.3303600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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 | $2.79 | $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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