How far is Lisle, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Lisle, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in DuPage County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lisle and Arlington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisle and Arlington Heights.
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Start on Main Street
13 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Ogden Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 355 North, I 88 West: Northwest Suburbs, Aurora
109 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
12.4 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Euclid Avenue, Third District, Circuit Court
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Turn slight right onto Euclid Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · 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 Lisle 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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
12.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Lisle and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arlington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lisle to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Bloomingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Lisle and 12.5 miles from Arlington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lisle and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Arlington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomingdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomingdale.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lisle and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 20.42 mi (32.87 km).
#1 Lisle
Town in Illinois
| Population | 23,153 |
| Coordinates | 41.8011400, -88.0747900 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
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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