Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Late night in Arlington Heights on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Melrose 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
31m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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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Melrose Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Arlington Heights to Melrose Park is 17.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Mannheim Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Illinois, connecting two Midwest communities. Expect a local drive with frequent turns rather than a high-speed dash. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, this route is perfect for a quick, straightforward trip without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mannheim Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| East Northwest Highway | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| 25th Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Grand Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Graceland Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lee Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Norwood Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Mannheim Road
— 6.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Melrose 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
6.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Mannheim Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
25th Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Norwood Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Norwood Avenue
11
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Broadway Avenue
12
Turn left
291 ft
·
23 sec
13
At end of road, turn right onto Division Street
119 ft
·
5 sec
·
Division Street
14
Arrive at destination
Division Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
5
14.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
West Grand Avenue
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
25th Avenue
Turn right onto 25th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Division Street
At end of road, turn right onto Division Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Melrose Park, IL
Late night in Melrose Park on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
20 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
31m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll navigate city streets for the entire 17.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.9 miles along Mannheim Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. Expect a dynamic driving experience, moving through various local areas as you make your way toward Melrose Park. The route is characterized by its frequent changes in direction and local road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Mannheim Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 14 / East Northwest Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 14 / East Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (West Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (25th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 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: at 0.4 miles (US 14 / East Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (West Grand Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles (25th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Melrose 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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