Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Late night in Arlington Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Franklin Park, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.6 mi
23 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
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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Franklin Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Arlington Heights to Franklin Park is 14.6 miles and takes about 25m via Mannheim Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, offering a quick transition through the Midwest. Expect a local driving experience, so it's perfect if you're looking for a straightforward journey without extensive highway time. Consider this route for its simplicity and the minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mannheim Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| East Northwest Highway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Graceland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lee Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Pacific Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mannheim Road
— 6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Franklin Park, IL.
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Arlington Heights Road
3
Turn left onto US 14
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East Northwest Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 14
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Miner Street
5
Turn right onto US 12; US 45
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Graceland Avenue
6
Turn straight onto US 12; US 45
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
7
Turn straight onto US 12; US 45
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Mannheim Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Mannheim Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Mannheim Road
9
Continue on Front Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Front Street
10
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
11
Turn right onto Scott Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Scott Street
12
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Franklin Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Arlington Heights Road
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 14 / East Northwest Highway
Turn left onto US 14 / East Northwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 12; US 45 / Graceland Avenue
Turn right onto US 12; US 45 / Graceland Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 12; US 45 / Mannheim Road
Turn straight onto US 12; US 45 / Mannheim Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Pacific Avenue
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Franklin Park, IL
Late night in Franklin Park on Sunday
Local time
5:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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
25m 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,' meaning you'll encounter frequent intersections and changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads like Mannheim Road, East Northwest Highway, and Graceland Avenue for the entire 14.6 miles. The longest continuous segment you'll experience is 6 miles on Mannheim Road. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with constant adjustments.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on Mannheim Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Arlington Heights Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Arlington Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 14 / East Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 12; US 45 / Graceland Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on Mannheim 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: near the start (North Arlington Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 14 / East Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (US 12; US 45 / Graceland 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 Franklin Park, 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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