Arlington Heights to Northville is 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m via Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving through the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major roadways, making it a convenient option for a short haul. You'll find it's a practical choice if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.1 miles from Arlington Heights, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
18.8 mi
22m
I 355
9.5 mi
11m
IL 53
8.1 mi
10m
US 34
6.6 mi
10m
Granart Road
5.5 mi
9m
Little Rock Road
5 mi
7m
East 2351st Road
4.3 mi
7m
IL 56
4.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 18.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Northville, IL.
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
2.7 mi·6 min·East Euclid Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward IL 53 South
3
Merge onto IL 53
1.1 mi·1 min·IL 53
4
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
7.0 mi·9 min·IL 53
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 355
9.5 mi·11 min·I 355
Exit 7Toward I 355 South Tollway: JolietUse the slight left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 20-22Toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 88 Toll: Chicago, AuroraUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 20Toward I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, ChicagoUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 88 West: AuroraUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
19 mi·22 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 56
4.2 mi·5 min·IL 56
Exit 113Toward IL 56 West: Sugar GroveUse the slight right lane.
12
Continue on US 30
2.4 mi·3 min·US 30
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Dugan Road
0.1 mi·22 sec·Dugan Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Granart Road
2.1 mi·4 min·Granart Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto Granart Road
3.4 mi·5 min·Granart Road
16
Continue on Little Rock Road
5.0 mi·7 min·Little Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto US 34
2.0 mi·3 min·US 34
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 34
4.6 mi·7 min·US 34
19
Turn left onto South Gage Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Gage Street
20
Continue on CH 2
4.3 mi·7 min·East 2351st Road
21
Continue on CH 2
0.1 mi·15 sec·County Highway 2
22
Arrive at destination
CH 2
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 43m duration, this is easily a same-day trip. You could aim to leave in the morning to avoid any potential rush hour congestion, though the route data doesn't specify typical traffic patterns. With only 70.1 miles, you have plenty of flexibility to make spontaneous stops if needed. Plan for your fuel needs; the estimated cost is around $11. Keep an eye out for the transition from tollway to surface roads, as this often involves a change in speed limits and traffic density.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.1 miles from Arlington Heights, IL, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northville, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Arlington Heights, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington Heights, IL
This is one driving day of about 70.1 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Arlington Heights, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for about 18.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 21.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
4 mi into trip|~8m in|IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
8
11 mi into trip|~17m in|I 355
Keep slight left at fork onto I 355 toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7
Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
8
20.5 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20-22
Toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butte...
8
20.9 mi into trip|~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
9
21.6 mi into trip|~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.87 one way
$21.74 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$11.92
$23.83
premium
$4.93
$13.60
$27.20
diesel
$5.60
$15.45
$30.90
Estimated Tolls: $1.13
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(18.8 mi)$1.13
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21
0
$7.36
$3.36
Efficient EV
17.5
0
$6.13
$2.80
EV Truck/SUV
28
0
$9.81
$4.49
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Late night
in Arlington Heights on Friday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 10 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:11PM CDT until September 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:11PM CDT until September 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Northville, IL
Late night
in Northville on Friday
Local time
4:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:11PM CDT until September 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:11PM CDT until September 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
68°F
Aurora, IL
35 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
1h 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
23 mi from route
~59 min detour
Free
near mile 21.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 44% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway and I-355. The longest uninterrupted stretch on the highway is 18.8 miles. After the highway sections, you'll transition to surface roads, indicated by IL 53. Expect a mix of cruising at higher speeds and navigating at lower speeds as you get closer to your destination.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near IL 53.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 4 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (I 355): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
761 ft648 ft
Total Climb
163 ft
Total Descent
208 ft
Highest Point
761 ft
~15 mi in
Elevation Range
114 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington Heights, IL and Northville, IL, road signs point toward Aurora and Chicago.
Arlington Heights is a city in northeastern Chicagoland. The 2010 Census put the population at 75,101, the largest for a village in the United States. Arlington Heights is known for the Arlington Park Race Track as well as a large Japanese community, third in the state behind neighboring Schaumburg and Chicago proper. Some notable people have come from the village as well, including Walter Payton, Ted Nugent, and Ray Kroc (founder of McDonald's).
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.13 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Northville, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 4 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (I 355): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Northville, IL before heading back.
