Road Trips from Arlington Heights, IL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
31
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
25
Under 2 hours
19 total in this range
Full-day getaway
Mattoon, IL
3h 58m204.5 mi one way
Geneseo, IL
3h 4m158.5 mi one way
Creve Coeur, IL
3h 19m172.2 mi one way
Peoria, IL
3h 18m171.4 mi one way
Truro, IL
3h 52m178.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Macomb, IL
4h 42m251.5 mi one way
Bethalto, IL
5h 22m282.7 mi one way
O'Fallon, IL
5h 40m296.1 mi one way
Litchfield, IL
4h 44m250.4 mi one way
Cuba, IL
4h 20m214.5 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Macomb, IL
4h 42m251.5 mi one way
Mattoon, IL
3h 58m204.5 mi one way
Bristol, IL
1h 12m52.4 mi one way
Carol Stream, IL
35m21.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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