Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Late night in Arlington Heights on Thursday
Local time
12:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
51m
Distance
36.7 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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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Burbank, IL
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The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Burbank, IL covers 36.7 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Arlington Heights Road, I 90 East, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
18.3 miles from Arlington Heights, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .
Expect a 51m drive with frequent turns across 36.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Burbank, IL is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Burbank, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Arlington Heights Road | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| I 294 | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| Mile-Long Bridge | — | — |
| US 12 East | — | — |
| US 12 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Burbank, IL.
Start on East Euclid Avenue
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O'Hare
Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 20 East: 95th Street, 76th Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on US 12, US 20 East: 95th Street
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
Turn left onto South Ridgeland Avenue
Turn right
Turn left
Turn right onto West 87th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 36.7 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.3 miles or 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burbank, IL than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Arlington Heights, IL.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington Heights, IL
This is one driving day of about 36.7 miles and 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Arlington Heights, IL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 36.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Arlington Heights, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Burbank, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.74 one way
$11.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.10 | $16.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Arlington Heights on Thursday
Local time
12:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Burbank on Thursday
Local time
12:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
52°F
Elmhurst, IL
18 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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