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

The driving distance from Libertyville, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
22.63 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.53 mi
21.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.53 mi
Kilometers
21.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.63 mi
Kilometers
36.42 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Libertyville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Libertyville
2026-04-19T05:58
Arrive Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

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

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
Vernon Hills
IL

City in United States of America

From Libertyville
8.1 mi
00h 15m
To Arlington Heights
14.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Park Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Maple Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 31 sec · Mundelein Road

  6. 6

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  7. 7

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.2 mi · 2 min · IL RT 83

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  9. 9

    Continue on McHenry Road

    1486 ft · 30 sec · McHenry Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road

    6 mi · 12 min · Arlington Heights Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · East 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 Libertyville 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arlington Heights Road
6.03 mi · 27%
North Lake Street
2.79 mi · 12%
State Highway 83
2.32 mi · 10%
East Park Avenue
1.7 mi · 8%
IL Rt 83
1.57 mi · 7%
East Maple Avenue
1.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Arlington Heights Road

Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road

6.03 mi · 00h 12m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon Hills
00h 15m from Libertyville
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Libertyville and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 8.1 miles from Libertyville and 14.5 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Libertyville and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills.

RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

47 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

49 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Libertyville and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 13.53 mi (21.77 km).

Libertyville

#1 Libertyville

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population20,155
Coordinates42.2830800, -87.9531300
Altitude213
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: (-87.95311, 42.283084)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Libertyville and Arlington Heights. The current time is 05:58:16.

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.