Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Morning in Arlington Heights on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Lincolnshire, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
12.1 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Lincolnshire, IL
Mike Bird
Trip Overview
Arlington Heights, IL to Lincolnshire, IL is 12.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via North Elmhurst Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest and Illinois, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick errand or a short hop between nearby communities. You won't encounter any significant highway driving, making it a relaxed journey focused on navigating local streets. Plan for this to be a quick, uncomplicated trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Elmhurst Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Euclid Avenue | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| North Milwaukee Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Riverwoods Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Deerfield Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Dundee Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Wolf Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Elmhurst Road
— 2.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Lincolnshire, IL.
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Euclid Avenue
2
Turn left onto IL 83
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Elmhurst Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
4
Turn right onto IL 68
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Dundee Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto North Wolf Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wolf Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 45; IL 21
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Deerfield Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Deerfield Road
8
Turn left onto Portwine Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Portwine Road
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto Riverwoods Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverwoods Road
10
Turn left onto Londonderry Lane
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Londonderry Lane
11
Arrive at destination
Londonderry Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IL 83 / North Elmhurst Road
Turn left onto IL 83 / North Elmhurst Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
IL 68 / West Dundee Road
Turn right onto IL 68 / West Dundee Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Wolf Road
Turn left onto North Wolf Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 45; IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue
Turn left onto US 45; IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Portwine Road
Turn left onto Portwine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Lincolnshire, IL
Morning in Lincolnshire on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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
24m 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?
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with a 0% highway share. Expect to navigate a series of surface streets and avenues rather than high-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 2.5 miles along North Elmhurst Road. As you drive, you'll transition from one local road to another, primarily using North Elmhurst Road, East Euclid Avenue, and North Milwaukee Avenue. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals typical of suburban driving.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.5 mi on North Elmhurst Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near IL 83 / North Elmhurst Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (IL 83 / North Elmhurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (IL 68 / West Dundee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (North Wolf Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Lincolnshire, IL
Full guide →Lincolnshire is a village in the Northwest Suburbs region of Illinois.
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 24m. Total distance: 12.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.5 miles on North Elmhurst 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 2.3 miles (IL 83 / North Elmhurst Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (IL 68 / West Dundee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (North Wolf Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lincolnshire, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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