Origin
Park Ridge, IL
Late night in Park Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Ridge, IL to Arlington Heights, 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
16m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Ridge, IL
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Park Ridge and Arlington Heights, Illinois, you are looking at a quick 9.3-mile trip that typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. This route is entirely local, meaning you won't spend any time on major interstates, making it a straightforward drive for anyone navigating the Midwest. Because of the short distance and duration, this is easily a one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your fuel budget for the journey is minimal, estimated at just $1. It is a highly practical connection for those moving within the region, offering a direct path without the need for extensive travel planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Northwest Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Busse Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Miner Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Greenwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Northwest Highway
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Greenwood Avenue
3
Turn left onto Busse Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Busse Highway
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Miner Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 14
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East Northwest Highway
6
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Arlington Heights Road
7
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.3 — 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 Greenwood Avenue
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Busse Highway
Turn left onto Busse Highway
Navigation decision point
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 14 / Miner Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 14 / Miner Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Arlington Heights Road
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East Euclid Avenue
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Arlington Heights, IL
Late night in Arlington Heights on Tuesday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 mph
38% chance
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
8 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
16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. With zero percent of the route on highways, you will navigate through local roads like Busse Highway and Miner Street. You can anticipate a 5.4-mile stretch on East Northwest Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. The journey remains consistent throughout, requiring you to stay alert for frequent turns as you navigate between these two communities. It is a functional, urban-style drive that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed transit.
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: 5.4 mi on East Northwest Highway.
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 Greenwood Avenue.
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 16m 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 Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Busse Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 14 / Miner Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
703 ft
628 ft
Total Climb
87 ft
Total Descent
26 ft
Highest Point
703 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
75 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Park Ridge, IL
Full guide →Park Ridge is a city in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicagoland, just outside of Chicago. It has a lively uptown area that has plenty of local businesses and restaurants. You can watch a film at the historic Pickwick Theatre or have a pool day at Centennial Park. Park Ridge is a great and accessible small town to escape to for a day trip, with lots of fun and exciting activities to fill your schedule.
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 16m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 5.4 miles on East Northwest Highway. 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 Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Busse Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 14 / Miner Street): 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 Arlington Heights, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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