Origin
Lincolnwood, IL
Night in Lincolnwood on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincolnwood, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 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 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincolnwood, IL
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
Lincolnwood, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is 15.9 miles and takes about 28 minutes via East Northwest Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois, making it a simple local excursion. Given its short distance and minimal highway use, it’s ideal for a quick trip when you don’t have much time. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns rather than long, open stretches. It's a perfect route for a single day, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Northwest Highway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| West Golf Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| North Milwaukee Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Howard Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Howard Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Northwest Highway
— 3.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnwood, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on West Pratt Avenue
11 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Pratt Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto US 41
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto West Howard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Howard Street
4
Turn left onto Niles Center Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Niles Center Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Fargo Avenue
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fargo Avenue
6
Turn right onto Frontage Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Frontage Road
7
Turn slight left onto Howard Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Howard Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 21
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Milwaukee Avenue
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto IL 58
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Golf Road
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto State Street
121 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Street
11
Continue on State Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
State Street
12
Turn slight right onto US 14
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
East Northwest Highway
13
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Arlington Heights Road
14
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 41 / Lincoln Avenue
Turn sharp left onto US 41 / Lincoln Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Niles Center Road
Turn left onto Niles Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Fargo Avenue
Turn right onto Fargo Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Frontage Road
Turn right onto Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue
Turn right onto IL 21 / North Milwaukee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Night in Arlington Heights on Saturday
Local time
11:48 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m 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 as a 'Turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire 15.9 miles, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.9 miles along East Northwest Highway. The drive progresses through various local thoroughfares, including East Northwest Highway, West Golf Road, and North Milwaukee Avenue, each contributing to the urban and suburban landscape. The constant turns mean you'll be engaging with the road more actively than on a typical highway journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on East Northwest Highway.
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 / Lincoln Avenue.
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 15.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 41 / Lincoln Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Niles Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Fargo Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on East Northwest Highway. 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: near the start (US 41 / Lincoln Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (Niles Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (Fargo Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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