Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Late night in Arlington Heights on Thursday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.5 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington Heights, IL
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Round Lake Beach, IL
Ryan Latimer
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL covers 22.5 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Arlington Heights Road, McHenry Road, Highway 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Drive Character
Expect a 40m drive with frequent turns across 22.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Arlington Heights Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Arlington Heights Road | — | — |
| McHenry Road | — | — |
| Highway 83 | — | — |
| Mundelein Road | — | — |
| RT 83 | — | — |
| IL Rt 83 | — | — |
| Cedar Lake Road | — | — |
| North Cedar Lake Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Arlington Heights Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Round Lake Beach, IL.
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
49 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
6.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North Arlington Heights Road
3
Turn left onto McHenry Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
McHenry Road
4
Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 83
5
Continue on Mundelein Road
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mundelein Road
6
Continue on IL RT 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
IL RT 83
7
Continue on IL Rt 83
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
IL Rt 83
8
Continue on Mundelein Road
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Mundelein Road
9
Turn left
7.5 mi
·
12 min
10
Keep slight right
495 ft
·
8 sec
11
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
12
Turn straight onto Cedar Lake Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Cedar Lake Road
13
Continue on North Cedar Lake Road
495 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Cedar Lake Road
14
Turn slight right onto Nippersink Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Nippersink Avenue
15
Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
16
Turn left
141 ft
·
10 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.97 | $9.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Round Lake Beach, IL
Late night in Round Lake Beach on Thursday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL covers 22.5 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Arlington Heights Road, McHenry Road, Highway 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Arlington Heights, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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