Origin
Savoy, IL
Afternoon in Savoy on Sunday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Savoy, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
165.5 mi
266 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Savoy, IL
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
This 165.5-mile drive from Savoy, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is a straightforward trip through the Midwest, entirely within Illinois. Expect to spend around 3 hours and 15 minutes on the road, making it a very manageable day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route is predominantly highway, so you'll be covering ground efficiently. Given its relatively short duration and focused highway profile, an overnight stop isn't necessary unless you plan extensive exploration along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.8 miles from Savoy, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 116.9 mi | 2h 7m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 31.1 mi | 39m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| South Arlington Heights Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| West Curtis Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Dunlap Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 116.9 mi, about 2h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Savoy, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 45
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Dunlap Avenue
3
Turn left onto West Curtis Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Curtis Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 57 North: Kankakee
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 57
117 mi
·
2 hr 7 min
·
I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
1.8 mi
·
3 min
Exit 349
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 294
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 40
Toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 90
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 70
Toward Arlington Heights Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Arlington Heights Road
18
Continue on South Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Arlington Heights Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 3-hour, 15-minute drive, consider departing early to avoid heavier traffic, especially as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in timing your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the longest stretch without an exit is over 116 miles on I-57. This is a quick trip, so you can easily complete it in one day, but be aware of potential congestion on the tollways as you get closer to Arlington Heights.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.8 miles from Savoy, IL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.9 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 36 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.8 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington Heights, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Savoy, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Savoy, IL
This is one driving day of about 165.5 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Savoy, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 116.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.8 miles from Savoy, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 116.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 121.1 and 154.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
121.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
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 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
8
121.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 349
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
8
154.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Take the exit toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River 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 40
Toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International A...
7
154.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chi...
7
154.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.87 one way
$51.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.85 | $63.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.30
Tri-state Tollway
(31.1 mi)
$1.87
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(6.1 mi)
$0.43
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
$26
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.38 | $7.94 |
| Efficient EV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.48 | $6.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.2 | 0 | $23.17 | $10.59 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Sunday
Local time
1:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
3h 15m 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 125.6
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 71% of the journey taking place on major interstates and tollways. You'll spend a significant amount of time on I-57, including a substantial stretch of 116.9 miles without needing to exit. Later, the Tri-State Tollway and Jane Addams Memorial Tollway will guide you the rest of the way. While it's not a scenic byway, the consistent highway travel allows for steady progress towards your destination.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 116.9 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Tri-State Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 121.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 165.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 121.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Savoy, IL and Arlington Heights, IL, road signs point toward Wisconsin, Chicago and Rockford.
Wisconsin
121.1 mi in
|
~2h 15m
Chicago
154.3 mi in
|
~2h 58m
Rockford
154.3 mi in
|
~2h 58m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 165.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 116.9 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.30 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Arlington Heights, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 121.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.3 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Arlington Heights, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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