Arlington Heights, IL Road Trips

With 31 routes heading out and 53 heading in, Arlington Heights, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 107 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Arlington Heights, IL spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

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Trip Routes

84

Longest Drive

386.7 mi

Metropolis, IL

Quickest Drive

12m

Des Plaines, IL

Plan Around Arlington Heights, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Arlington Heights, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Metropolis, IL to Arlington Heights, IL 386.7 mi · 7h 16m Carbondale, IL to Arlington Heights, IL 354.5 mi · 6h 42m Crestwood, IL to Arlington Heights, IL 353.2 mi · 6h 42m Bremen, IL to Arlington Heights, IL 352.3 mi · 6h 57m

Continue From Arlington Heights, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Arlington Heights, IL to Saline, IL 357.4 mi · 7h 2m Arlington Heights, IL to O'Fallon, IL 296.1 mi · 5h 40m Arlington Heights, IL to East Alton, IL 287.3 mi · 5h 32m Arlington Heights, IL to Bethalto, IL 282.7 mi · 5h 22m

Trips from Arlington Heights, IL

Arlington Heights, IL to Saline, IL

357.4 mi 7h 2m

Arlington Heights, IL to O'Fallon, IL

296.1 mi 5h 40m

Arlington Heights, IL to East Alton, IL

287.3 mi 5h 32m

Arlington Heights, IL to Bethalto, IL

282.7 mi 5h 22m

Arlington Heights, IL to Macomb, IL

251.5 mi 4h 42m

Arlington Heights, IL to Litchfield, IL

250.4 mi 4h 44m

Arlington Heights, IL to Cuba, IL

214.5 mi 4h 20m

Arlington Heights, IL to Mattoon, IL

204.5 mi 3h 58m

Arlington Heights, IL to Truro, IL

178.6 mi 3h 52m

Arlington Heights, IL to Creve Coeur, IL

172.2 mi 3h 19m

Arlington Heights, IL to Peoria, IL

171.4 mi 3h 18m

Arlington Heights, IL to Geneseo, IL

158.5 mi 3h 4m

Arlington Heights, IL to Crete, IL

56.9 mi 1h 23m

Arlington Heights, IL to Lawrence, IL

56.3 mi 1h 16m

Arlington Heights, IL to Bristol, IL

52.4 mi 1h 12m

Arlington Heights, IL to Aurora, IL

41.5 mi 59m

Arlington Heights, IL to Hickory Hills, IL

35.3 mi 49m

Arlington Heights, IL to St. Charles, IL

29.9 mi 45m

Driving from Arlington Heights, IL

On average, trips departing from Arlington Heights, IL run 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 10m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 357 miles (7h 2m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Arlington Heights, IL include Saline, IL (357.4 mi, 7h 2m), O'Fallon, IL (296.1 mi, 5h 40m), East Alton, IL (287.3 mi, 5h 32m), Bethalto, IL (282.7 mi, 5h 22m), and Macomb, IL (251.5 mi, 4h 42m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 107-mile trip from Arlington Heights, IL, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 mapped routes leaving Arlington Heights, IL and 53 routes heading into Arlington Heights, IL, covering 84 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 357 miles.

The longest mapped route from Arlington Heights, IL covers 357 miles and takes approximately 7h 2m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Arlington Heights, IL runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 107-mile trip from Arlington Heights, IL costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Arlington Heights, IL include Saline, IL, O'Fallon, IL, East Alton, IL and Bethalto, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.