Lake in the Hills to Wheeling, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

20.8 miles 33.4 km · straight line
27 miles estimated 43.4 km · driving distance
33min estimated drive time
$3 - $3 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
98° E bearing direction

How far is Lake in the Hills from Wheeling, Illinois?

The distance from Lake in the Hills to Wheeling, Illinois is 20.8 miles (33.4 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, Illinois is located E of Lake in the Hills. By car, the driving distance is approximately 27 miles, taking about 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lake in the Hills and Wheeling, Illinois. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lake in the Hills to Wheeling, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33min $3 - $3 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Lake in the Hills & Wheeling, Illinois

Quick Facts

Lake in the Hills
42.18°N, 88.33°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Wheeling, Illinois
42.14°N, 87.93°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 7 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients