Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Late night in Arlington Heights on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Glenview, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.9 mi
18 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Glenview, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick trek across the Illinois suburbs, the 10.9-mile journey from Arlington Heights to Glenview is a straightforward choice. Expect to spend about 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will navigate primarily via North Arlington Heights Road, East Northwest Highway, and West Central Road. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route for a quick commute or local visit. Since both locations are firmly situated within the Midwest, the transition between these two towns is seamless and familiar. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Central Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Glenview Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| East Northwest Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Dearlove Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Glenayre Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Central Road
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Glenview, 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
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Northwest Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight left onto West Central Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
West Central Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Dearlove Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Dearlove Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Glenview Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Glenview Road
7
Turn right onto Glenayre Drive
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
Glenayre Drive
8
Arrive at destination
Glenayre Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — 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
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West Central Road
Turn slight left onto West Central Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Dearlove Road
Turn left onto Dearlove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
10.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Glenayre Drive
Turn right onto Glenayre Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.70 one way
$3.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Glenview, IL
Late night in Glenview on Tuesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise on this 10.9-mile jaunt. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning your focus will remain entirely on local surface streets. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you will need to stay alert for frequent turns and intersection management. The personality of this route is defined by its steady, stop-and-go suburban pacing. It provides a grounded, hands-on driving experience that contrasts sharply with the monotony of typical expressway travel, requiring you to remain engaged with the road layout throughout the duration of your trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on West Central Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 5 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 2.6 miles (West Central Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Glenview, IL
Full guide →Founded 1899
Glenview is a town of some 45,000 people in suburban Cook County, Illinois, part of the Chicagoland area. Once home to the Glenview Naval Air Station, the 1,121-acre facility was turned over to the local government and was redeveloped as The Glen, one of Glenview's prime residential and commercial areas.
Top landmarks
- • Kohl Children's Museum — children's museum in Illinois, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on West Central 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 2.6 miles (West Central Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glenview, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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