Origin
Long Grove, IL
Late night in Long Grove on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Grove, 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
14m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Grove, IL
Ali Soheil
Arlington Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
Long Grove, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is 6.8 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Arlington Heights Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and within Illinois, making it a straightforward local journey. The route is characterized by its turn-heavy nature, so expect a more engaged driving experience rather than a simple point-A-to-point-B cruise. With a duration under 15 minutes, this drive is ideal for when you need to get from one place to another quickly without committing to a full day of travel.
About the Cities
Starting in Long Grove, IL
Full guide →Long Grove is a village in Chicagoland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is a turn-heavy local experience, with a highway share of only 2%. You'll primarily navigate using Arlington Heights Road, North Old McHenry Road, and McHenry Road, which means frequent turns and adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 6 miles on Arlington Heights Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before more turns come into play. The road personality is decidedly local, winding through familiar communities rather than open country or high-speed corridors.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arlington Heights Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near IL 83 / McHenry Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Long Grove, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is easy. At 14m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (IL 83 / McHenry Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Arlington Heights Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (East Euclid Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 83 / McHenry Road
Turn right onto IL 83 / McHenry Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Arlington Heights Road
Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
East Euclid Avenue
Turn right onto East Euclid Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights Road | 6 mi | 12m |
| North Old McHenry Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| McHenry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North State Route 53 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Arlington Heights Road
— 6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Grove, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on V77
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Old McHenry Road
2
Turn left onto North State Route 53
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North State Route 53
3
Turn right onto IL 83
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
McHenry Road
4
Turn right onto Arlington Heights Road
6.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Arlington Heights Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.06 one way
$2.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Arlington Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
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
19 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
14m 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 Long Grove, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 6.8 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arlington Heights Road, North Old McHenry Road, McHenry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from Long Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.06 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 Long Grove, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is easy. At 14m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (IL 83 / McHenry Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Arlington Heights Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.8 miles (East Euclid Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Long Grove, IL to Arlington Heights, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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