Arlington Heights, IL Road Trips

With 11 routes heading out and 21 heading in, Arlington Heights, IL works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 241 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Arlington Heights, IL head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

387 mi

Metropolis, IL

Quickest Drive

12m

Des Plaines, IL

Plan Around Arlington Heights, IL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Arlington Heights, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Metropolis, IL to Arlington Heights, IL 386.7 mi · 7h 16m Carbondale, IL to Arlington Heights, IL 362.5 mi · 5h 34m Crestwood, IL to Arlington Heights, IL 353.2 mi · 6h 42m Marion, IL to Arlington Heights, IL 341.7 mi · 6h 23m

Continue From Arlington Heights, IL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Arlington Heights, IL to Metropolis, IL 387 mi · 7h 14m Arlington Heights, IL to Crestwood, IL 351.8 mi · 6h 41m Arlington Heights, IL to Marion, IL 340 mi · 6h 22m Arlington Heights, IL to Mascoutah, IL 298.5 mi · 5h 46m

Trips from Arlington Heights, IL

Arlington Heights, IL to Metropolis, IL

387 mi 7h 14m

Arlington Heights, IL to Crestwood, IL

351.8 mi 6h 41m

Arlington Heights, IL to Marion, IL

340 mi 6h 22m

Arlington Heights, IL to Mascoutah, IL

298.5 mi 5h 46m

Arlington Heights, IL to Maryville, IL

287.1 mi 5h 22m

Arlington Heights, IL to Bethalto, IL

282.7 mi 5h 22m

Arlington Heights, IL to Markham, IL

252.8 mi 4h 48m

Arlington Heights, IL to Charleston, IL

210.7 mi 4h 6m

Arlington Heights, IL to Mattoon, IL

204.5 mi 3h 58m

Arlington Heights, IL to Carol Stream, IL

21.9 mi 35m

Arlington Heights, IL to Glenview, IL

10.9 mi 20m

Driving from Arlington Heights, IL

On average, trips departing from Arlington Heights, IL run 241 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 36m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 387 miles (7h 14m), while the shortest is just 11 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Arlington Heights, IL include Metropolis, IL (387 mi, 7h 14m), Crestwood, IL (351.8 mi, 6h 41m), Marion, IL (340 mi, 6h 22m), Mascoutah, IL (298.5 mi, 5h 46m), and Maryville, IL (287.1 mi, 5h 22m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 241-mile trip from Arlington Heights, IL, budget about $36 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Arlington Heights, IL and 21 routes heading into Arlington Heights, IL, covering 32 total connections. Distances range from 11 to 387 miles.

The longest mapped route from Arlington Heights, IL covers 387 miles and takes approximately 7h 14m. Shorter options start at just 11 miles.

The average route from Arlington Heights, IL runs about 241 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 241-mile trip from Arlington Heights, IL costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Arlington Heights, IL include Metropolis, IL, Crestwood, IL, Marion, IL and Mascoutah, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.