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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.95 mi
00h 29m
Flight
20.42 mi
32.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.42 mi
Kilometers
32.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.95 mi
Kilometers
40.16 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Mon, May 4, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Lisle
Mon, May 4, 5:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisle
2026-05-04T16:41
Arrive Arlington Heights
Mon, May 4, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lisle
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
Bloomingdale
IL

Township in DuPage County, Illinois

From Lisle
12.4 mi
00h 14m
To Arlington Heights
12.5 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    13 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Ogden Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 355 North, I 88 West: Northwest Suburbs, Aurora

    109 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

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

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Euclid Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Euclid Avenue

  10. 10

    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.

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
20.8 mi · 83%
Euclid Avenue
2.45 mi · 10%
East Ogden Avenue
1.05 mi · 4%
East Euclid Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
I 355 North Toll
0.21 mi · 1%
I 355 North
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomingdale
00h 14m from Lisle
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Summit

29 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisle and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 20.42 mi (32.87 km).

Lisle

#1 Lisle

Town in Illinois

Population23,153
Coordinates41.8011400, -88.0747900
Altitude205
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: Main Street (-88.074787, 41.801138)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.33 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.76 gal · 6.66 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Lisle and Arlington Heights. The current time is 16:41:56.

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.