Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Late night in Arlington Heights on Friday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Burr Ridge, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Burr Ridge, IL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.7-mile drive from Arlington Heights, IL, to Burr Ridge, IL, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 42 minutes. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $5, this route primarily utilizes the Tri-State Tollway and Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, interspersed with local road driving on North Arlington Heights Road. The journey is firmly rooted in the Midwest region, offering a practical connection within Illinois. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's an easily manageable trip for any day of the week.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 29.7-mile trip, with a substantial 100% highway share making it a freeway-focused experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.3 miles on the Tri-State Tollway, offering a period of consistent speed before navigating local connections. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates segments of local roads like North Arlington Heights Road, requiring attention to turns and traffic signals, particularly at the beginning and end of your journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O'Hare
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77A
Toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O...
6
26 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
27.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
28.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward County Line Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 276A
Toward County Line Road South
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arlington Heights, IL and Burr Ridge, IL, road signs point toward O'hare and St. Louis.
O'hare
10.3 mi in
|
~14m
St. Louis
27.3 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 16.3 mi | 20m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| South County Line Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 77th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 16.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Burr Ridge, IL.
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Arlington Heights Road
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 90 East: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
4
Merge onto I 90
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 77A
Toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O'Hare
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
7
Merge onto I 294
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 55
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 276A
Toward County Line Road South
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto South County Line Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South County Line Road
15
Turn right onto 77th Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
77th Street
16
Arrive at destination
77th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.44
Tri-state Tollway
(16.3 mi)
$0.98
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(6.6 mi)
$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Burr Ridge, IL
Late night in Burr Ridge on Friday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°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
1 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
42m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Burr Ridge, IL covers 29.7 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, North Arlington Heights Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Arlington Heights, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 29.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arlington Heights, IL and Burr Ridge, IL, road signs point toward O'hare and St. Louis.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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