Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Crestwood, IL

Drive Time

6h 41m

Distance

351.8 mi

566 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 30m ★

6 AM

6h 42m

8 AM

7h 6m

10 AM

6h 50m

12 PM

6h 48m

3 PM

6h 51m

5 PM

7h 4m

8 PM

6h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Arlington Heights, IL

Dominik Gryzbon

Crestwood, IL

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Trip Overview

Spanning 351.8 miles across the Illinois landscape, this trip from Arlington Heights to Crestwood is a straightforward journey that typically takes 6 hours and 41 minutes. Because the route is categorized as highway-focused, you can comfortably complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $53 on fuel to cover the distance, which remains entirely within the Midwest region. While the drive is efficient, the length suggests a long day behind the wheel, so plan accordingly if you prefer frequent breaks. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and directness over detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

175.9 miles from Arlington Heights, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a drive dominated by heavy highway travel, with 86% of your route spent on major thoroughfares like the Tri-State Tollway, the Ken Gray Expressway, and I-57. The road maintains a consistent, high-speed personality, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 254.2 miles on I-57. You will find that the rhythm of the trip is defined by these arterial roads, offering a predictable experience for those who prefer interstate driving. Expect a functional, high-intensity transit experience rather than a winding or technical backroad journey. By keeping to these primary corridors, you ensure the most efficient connection between your origin and destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 254.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Arlington Heights Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 351.8 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: near the start (North Arlington Heights Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Arlington Heights Road

Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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...

10.5 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana

38.9 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

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 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th...

39.1 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	254.2 mi	4h 34m
Ken Gray Expressway	46.8 mi	50m
Tri-State Tollway	27.1 mi	33m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway	6.6 mi	7m
Cicero Avenue	4.9 mi	7m
North Arlington Heights Road	3.3 mi	6m
Power Plant Road	2.7 mi	6m
Lake Egypt Road	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 254.2 mi, about 4h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Crestwood, IL.

Start on East Euclid Avenue

48 ft · 5 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road

3.3 mi · 6 min · North Arlington Heights Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 90 East: Chicago Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 90

6.6 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Use the none lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 294

10 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

4.9 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

Merge onto I 57

188 mi · 3 hr 23 min · I 57

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

66 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 57

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

47 mi · 50 min · Ken Gray Expressway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Exit 45 Toward IL 148

Turn right onto IL 148

0.7 mi · 1 min · IL 148

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 30 sec · IL 37

Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Power Plant Road

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road

Turn right onto Ridgeway

283 ft · 17 sec · Ridgeway

Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

385 ft · 17 sec · Pinewood Drive

Arrive at destination

Pinewood Drive

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour and 41-minute trek, aim for an early morning departure to navigate the highway segments before peak traffic builds up. You will only need one primary stop to manage the 351.8-mile distance, making it easy to keep your travel pace steady. Since the vast majority of your time is spent on interstates, monitor your fuel levels before entering the long 254.2-mile stretch on I-57, where facilities may be more spread out. Flexibility is your greatest asset on this route, as the highway-heavy design allows you to adjust your travel time easily if you hit unexpected delays. Keep your toll payment method ready, given the heavy reliance on the Tri-State Tollway and other major toll-supported roads.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 175.9 miles from Arlington Heights, IL, or about 3h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 254.2 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 175.9 miles or 3h 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crestwood, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Arlington Heights, 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 Arlington Heights, IL

This is one driving day of about 351.8 miles and 6h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Arlington Heights, 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 254.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 175.9 mi from Arlington Heights, IL · 3h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

176 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.9 miles from Arlington Heights, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 254.2 miles.

Arriving in Crestwood, IL

The final approach into Crestwood, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Crestwood, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.43 one way

$106.87 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$58.91	$117.81
premium	$4.80	$66.41	$132.83
diesel	$5.64	$78.16	$156.32

Estimated Tolls: $2.09

Tri-state Tollway (27.1 mi) $1.63

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.5	1	$36.94	$16.89
Efficient EV	88	1	$30.78	$14.07
EV Truck/SUV	140.7	1	$49.25	$22.52

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Arlington Heights, IL

Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Sunday

Local time

3:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crestwood, IL

Afternoon in Crestwood on Sunday

Local time

3:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

30 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

6h 41m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Crestwood, IL covers 351.8 miles and takes about 6h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, Tri-State Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 175.9 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 $53.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Arlington Heights, IL to Crestwood, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Crestwood, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Crestwood, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Arlington Heights, IL

Crestwood, IL

Same local time

30 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 41m on the road

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