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Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Hickory Hills, IL

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

49m

Distance

35.3 mi

57 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

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 Cook County, Illinois, United States

Hickory Hills, IL

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Trip Overview

This 35.3-mile drive from Arlington Heights, IL, to Hickory Hills, IL, is a straightforward local trip estimated to take about 49 minutes. Since it's a short journey within the Midwest region and entirely within Illinois, it's perfectly suited for a single day. The estimated fuel cost is around $6, making it an economical option. Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the most part, so it's not about covering distance quickly. This route is best tackled when you have a few hours to spare, allowing for a relaxed pace. It's a practical choice for a quick local excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

17.6 miles from Arlington Heights, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Your journey will be characterized by frequent turns, indicating a route that navigates through local streets rather than high-speed highways. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 35.3 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is 21.9 miles, which occurs on the Tri-State Tollway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before rejoining the local network. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively steering and navigating, perhaps experiencing varying speed limits and traffic patterns typical of a community-focused route.

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 21.9 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 3.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 35.3 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 3.3 miles: 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 East: Chicago

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90 East: Chicago
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...
5
10.5 mi into trip | ~15m in

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 294 Toll South: Indiana
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
33.8 mi into trip | ~45m in

Take the exit toward US 12 West, US 20 West: 95th Street

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 17B Toward US 12 West, US 20 West: 95th Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Hickory Hills, IL, road signs begin pointing toward O'hare along the way.

O'hare

10.3 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Tri-State Tollway 21.9 mi 27m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 6.6 mi 7m
North Arlington Heights Road 3.3 mi 6m
Mile-Long Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
South Roberts Road 0.5 mi 1m
West 95th Street 0.5 mi 1m
91st Street 0.4 mi 1m
East Euclid Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Tri-State Tollway — 21.9 mi, about 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

3.3 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 17B Toward US 12 West, US 20 West: 95th Street Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn straight onto US 12; US 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 95th Street
14

Turn right onto South Roberts Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Roberts Road
15

Turn left onto 91st Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · 91st Street
16

Arrive at destination

91st Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 49-minute duration of this 35.3-mile trip, you have significant flexibility in when you choose to depart. Leaving during off-peak hours can help you avoid any localized traffic that might occur on the local roads. The estimated fuel cost of $6 is minimal, so you won't need to worry about frequent stops for gas. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to your navigation, especially when transitioning between roads like North Arlington Heights Road and the Tri-State Tollway. There are no specific overnight recommendations needed for this short hop.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 17.6 miles from Arlington Heights, IL, or about 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 35.3 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.6 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hickory Hills, 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 35.3 miles and 49m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Tri-State Tollway for about 21.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.6 mi from Arlington Heights, IL · 25m into the drive

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Plaines, IL

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwyn, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Arlington Heights, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hickory Hills, IL

The final approach into Hickory Hills, 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 Hickory Hills, IL.

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

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...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 34.1
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.52 one way

$11.04 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.06 $12.12
premium $4.89 $6.79 $13.59
diesel $5.61 $7.79 $15.59

Estimated Tolls: $1.78

Tri-state Tollway (21.9 mi) $1.32
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

$6

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Arlington Heights, IL

Late night in Arlington Heights on Wednesday

Local time

1:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hickory Hills, IL

Late night in Hickory Hills on Wednesday

Local time

1:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 14 at 4:05PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch issued April 14 at 2:35PM CDT until April 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

37 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

49m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Hickory Hills, IL covers 35.3 miles and takes about 49m 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 17.6 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 $5.52 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 demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 35.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: 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.
On the drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Hickory Hills, IL, road signs begin pointing toward O'hare along the way.

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