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Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Danville, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

158.1 mi

254 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 34m

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

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Arlington Heights, IL

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city in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Danville, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Danville, IL covers 158.1 miles and takes about 3h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on IL 1, I 57, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.6 miles on IL 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.72 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.1 miles from Arlington Heights, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 1 45.6 mi 1h 7m
I 57 34 mi 38m
Tri-State Tollway 27.1 mi 33m
North 2100 E Road 14.8 mi 22m
South State Route 1 6.7 mi 10m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 6.6 mi 7m
East Court Street 5.9 mi 8m
Cicero Avenue 4.9 mi 7m
Longest stretch: IL 1 — 45.6 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
11

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.
14

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

4.9 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street
Use the left lane.
16

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80
17

Merge onto I 57

34 mi · 38 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 312 Toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence
19

Turn straight onto IL 17

5.9 mi · 8 min · East Court Street
20

Continue on IL 1

6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
21

Continue on IL 1

0.3 mi · 32 sec · North Dixie Highway
22

Turn right onto IL 1

0.5 mi · 47 sec · E 7000S Road
23

Continue on IL 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · S 7000E Road
24

Continue on IL 1

15 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
25

Continue on IL 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 2100 East Road
26

At end of road, turn left onto US 24; IL 1

2.7 mi · 6 min · West Walnut Street
27

Turn right onto IL 1

46 mi · 1 hr 7 min · IL 1
28

Turn right onto US 136

13 ft · 0 sec · East Main Street
29

Arrive at destination

US 136

Trip Plan

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 79.1 miles from Arlington Heights, IL, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.6 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 35 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.1 miles or 1h 40m 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 58m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Arlington Heights, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 158.1 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 IL 1 for about 45.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

79 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.1 miles from Arlington Heights, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monee, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 56.5

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Cafe Mirage

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Schiller Park, Illinois

1.1 mi

Fast Lanes & Pit Stop Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hoopeston, Illinois

1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.9

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manteno, Illinois

1.7 mi

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 56.5

Monee, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Cafe Mirage

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.3

Schiller Park, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+18476782614

Visit website

Fast Lanes & Pit Stop Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 135.5

Hoopeston, Illinois

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+12172836505

Nariman Restaurants

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.9

Bridgeview, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17089075832

Visit website

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.1

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18159351501

Visit website

Milford Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.2

Milford, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17793382906

Ditka's Oakbrook

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Expensive mile 22.6

Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16305722200

Visit website

Roma Cafe Chicago Ridge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 33.9

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 1 pm–3 am

+17084990048

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.9

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 67.8

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Original Mocha Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.2

Tinley Park, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+17089044960

Visit website

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.2

Posen, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 22.6

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 79.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
8
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...
8
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
6
79.3 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 312 Toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.72 one way

$49.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.14 $54.28
premium $4.89 $30.42 $60.85
diesel $5.61 $34.91 $69.81

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

$25

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.3 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 47.4 0 $16.60 $7.59
Efficient EV 39.5 0 $13.83 $6.32
EV Truck/SUV 63.2 0 $22.13 $10.12

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Arlington Heights, IL

Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Danville, IL

Afternoon in Danville on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

23 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

3h 41m 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

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 38.2
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

158.1 mi in 3h 41m — 55% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: IL 1.

55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.6 mi on IL 1.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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

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 19 significant decision points across 158.1 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 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 38.9 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.

Between Arlington Heights, IL and Danville, IL, road signs point toward O'hare and Momence.

O'hare

10.3 mi in | ~14m

Momence

79.3 mi in | ~1h 40m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 41m. Total distance: 158.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.6 miles on IL 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.09 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 Danville, 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 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 38.9 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 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Danville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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