Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Morning in Arlington Heights on Saturday
Local time
9:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Stickney, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Stickney, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Stickney, IL covers 27.6 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 290, Busse Road, North Arlington Heights Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.2 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.31 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Stickney, IL covers 27.6 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 11.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 20, I 290: Lake Street, Rockford, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 20, I 290: Lake Street, Rockford, Chi...
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 20, I 290 East: Lake Street, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 20, I 290 East: Lake Street, Chicago
7
12 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
7
21.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
IL 171 / South 1st Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / South 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Stickney, IL, road signs point toward Rockford and Chicago.
Rockford
11.5 mi in
|
~20m
Chicago
11.5 mi in
|
~20m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Busse Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Kingery Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Harlem Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| South 1st Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Algonquin Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cermak Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 9.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Stickney, IL.
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Arlington Heights Road
3
Turn left onto IL 62
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Algonquin Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Busse Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Busse Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on IL 83
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Busse Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on IL 83
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Kingery Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 20, I 290: Lake Street, Rockford, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 20, I 290 East: Lake Street, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 290
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bataan Drive
13
Turn right onto IL 171
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
1st Avenue Cutoff
15
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cermak Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right
221 ft
·
9 sec
17
Turn slight right onto IL 43
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
18
Turn left onto Pershing Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pershing Road
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Pershing Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.31 one way
$8.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.31 | $10.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 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 | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
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
Stickney, IL
Morning in Stickney on Saturday
Local time
9:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Stickney, IL covers 27.6 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, Busse Road, North Arlington Heights Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $4.31 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 11 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Arlington Heights, IL and Stickney, IL, road signs point toward Rockford and Chicago.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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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