Origin
Grayslake, IL
Afternoon in Grayslake on Saturday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grayslake, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grayslake, IL
Mike Tyurin
Arlington Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 19.4-mile drive from Grayslake, IL, to Arlington Heights, IL, is easily manageable in about 34 minutes, making it a perfect single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this route through the Midwest is designed for efficiency rather than leisurely sightseeing. You'll primarily navigate using Arlington Heights Road, US 45, and State Highway 83, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and minimal duration, there's no need to consider overnight stays; this trip is ideal for a quick commute or a short excursion within Illinois.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights Road | 6 mi | 12m |
| US 45 | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 83 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Antioch Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| IL RT 83 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Barron Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| IL Rt 83 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arlington Heights Road
— 6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grayslake, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on Center Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
2
Turn right onto IL 83
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Barron Boulevard
3
Continue on IL 83
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ivanhoe Road
4
Continue on Antioch Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Antioch Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
471 ft
·
17 sec
6
Turn slight right onto US 45
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 45
7
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Mundelein Road
8
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
IL Rt 83
9
Continue on IL 83
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
IL RT 83
10
Continue on IL 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 83
11
Continue on IL 83
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
McHenry Road
12
Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
6.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Arlington Heights Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 83 / South Barron Boulevard
Turn right onto IL 83 / South Barron Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Arlington Heights Road
Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East Euclid Avenue
Turn right onto East Euclid Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Arlington Heights, IL
Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Saturday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
18 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a blend of highway and local road, with about 50% of the journey taking place on higher-speed routes. You'll encounter a longest continuous stretch of 6 miles on Arlington Heights Road, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The route progresses through a mixed driving profile, meaning you'll experience shifts in speed and road type, moving from potentially faster thoroughfares to more community-focused streets. Expect a practical, functional drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Arlington Heights Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near IL 83 / South Barron Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IL 83 / South Barron Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (Arlington Heights Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Arlington Heights Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IL 83 / South Barron Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (Arlington Heights Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Arlington Heights, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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