Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Westmont, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Westmont, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 21.6-mile trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Westmont, IL is easily manageable in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with Kingery Highway, Busse Road, and North Arlington Heights Road forming the backbone of your journey. With a modest fuel cost of around $3 and no designated stops, this route is all about efficient local travel within the Midwest region of Illinois. It's a straightforward drive that won't require an overnight stay, offering a simple way to get from one point to another without the hassle of extensive highway driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingery Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Busse Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Cass Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Robert Kingery Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Midwest Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| East Algonquin Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Busse Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kingery Highway
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Westmont, 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
Continue on IL 83
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert Kingery Highway
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on IL 83
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward IL 56 West: Butterfield Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight right onto IL 56
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
11
Turn left onto Midwest Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Midwest Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on Cass Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Cass Avenue
13
Turn right onto West Burlington Avenue
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Burlington Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
West Burlington Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Arlington Heights Road
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
IL 62 / East Algonquin Road
Turn left onto IL 62 / East Algonquin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
South Busse Road
Turn right onto South Busse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
16.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward IL 56 West: Butterfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward IL 56 West: Butterfield Road
5
17.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Midwest Road
Turn left onto Midwest Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Westmont, IL
Afternoon in Westmont on Saturday
Local time
12:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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
38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 38-minute journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter any major interstate stretches here. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 5.4 miles on Kingery Highway. This route is characterized by frequent turns and transitions between different local roads like Busse Road and North Arlington Heights Road, keeping your attention focused on navigation rather than wide-open highway cruising. It's a classic example of navigating suburban Illinois.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Kingery Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Arlington Heights Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Arlington Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (IL 62 / East Algonquin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (South Busse Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Kingery Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Arlington Heights Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (IL 62 / East Algonquin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (South Busse Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Westmont, IL before heading back.
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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