How far is Mundelein, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Mundelein, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mundelein and Arlington Heights.
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Start on South Lake Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Lake Street
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 31 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.2 mi · 2 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on McHenry Road
1486 ft · 30 sec · McHenry Road
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Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
6 mi · 12 min · Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto East Euclid Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · East 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 Mundelein 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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mundelein 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 Mundelein to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Long Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Mundelein and 6.3 miles from Arlington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mundelein and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Long Grove
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 Long Grove.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mundelein and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.13 mi (19.52 km).
#1 Mundelein
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 30,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.2630800, -88.0039700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
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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