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

The driving distance from Lawrence, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.22 mi
01h 07m
Flight
41.65 mi
67.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.65 mi
Kilometers
67.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.22 mi
Kilometers
92.09 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Tue, May 12, 8:22 PM CDT
Return by in Lawrence
Tue, May 12, 9:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-05-12T19:14
Arrive Arlington Heights
Tue, May 12, 8:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Crystal Lake
IL

City located in McHenry County, Illinois, USA

From Lawrence
23.6 mi
00h 33m
To Arlington Heights
33.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oak Grove Road

    1050 ft · 34 sec · Oak Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lawrence Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ramer Road

    994 ft · 29 sec · Ramer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    2661 ft · 1 min · Lawrence Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    19.6 mi · 29 min · South Division Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Route 22

    4.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 22

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1933 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rand Road

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Rand Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Rand Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · North Rand Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Division Street
28.3 mi · 50%
State Route 22
4.95 mi · 9%
Rand Road
4.42 mi · 8%
North Rand Road
4.17 mi · 7%
Lawrence Road
1.79 mi · 3%
North Arlington Heights Road
1.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Division Street

Turn right onto South Division Street

19.6 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lake
00h 33m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crystal Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Lawrence and 33.6 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lawrence and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake.

RAIL

Glenview station

46 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

53 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

55 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

60 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 41.65 mi (67.03 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

Township in Lawrence County, Illinois

Population4,380
Coordinates42.4411300, -88.6412100
Altitude276
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: (-88.641279, 42.441089)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrence and Arlington Heights. The current time is 19:14:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.