Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Villa 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
27m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 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 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Villa Park, IL
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Trip Overview
Arlington Heights to Villa Park is 15.9 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Busse Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Illinois, moving you through the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Given its brief duration and minimal highway share, it's a straightforward trip ideal for a quick local transfer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Busse Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Kingery Highway | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Robert Kingery Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Saint Charles Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Algonquin Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Busse Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Busse Road
— 4.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Villa Park, IL.
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Arlington Heights Road
3
Turn left onto IL 62
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Algonquin Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Busse Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Busse Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on IL 83
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Busse Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on IL 83
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Kingery Highway
7
Continue on IL 83
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert Kingery Highway
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on IL 83
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kingery Highway
9
Take the exit
250 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto West Saint Charles Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Saint Charles Road
11
Arrive at destination
West Saint Charles Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.5 — 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
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IL 62 / East Algonquin Road
Turn left onto IL 62 / East Algonquin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Busse Road
Turn right onto South Busse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
IL 83 / Robert Kingery Highway
Continue onto IL 83 / Robert Kingery Highway toward IL 83 South: Kingery Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Highway
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 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 | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
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
Villa Park, IL
Afternoon in Villa Park on Sunday
Local time
4:52 PM
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
27m 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 by its frequent turns, offering a distinctly local driving feel with no highway time involved. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles along Busse Road. You'll navigate primarily on local streets, including Kingery Highway and North Arlington Heights Road, which means paying close attention to traffic signals and intersections throughout the journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Busse 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 27m 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 3.1 miles (IL 62 / East Algonquin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (South Busse Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m 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 4.1 miles on Busse 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 3.1 miles (IL 62 / East Algonquin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (South Busse Road): 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 Villa 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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