Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Winfield, IL
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The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Winfield, IL covers 24.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 53, I 355, North Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.1 miles on IL 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 24.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Winfield, IL covers 24.7 miles and takes about 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 2.7 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (IL 53): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11 miles (I 355): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward IL 53 South
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 355 toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward IL 64: North Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto IL 64 / North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 53 | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| I 355 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| North Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| East Euclid Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| West Geneva Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| North Winfield Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| South Schmale Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Winfield, IL.
Start on East Euclid Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto I 355
Take the exit
Turn right onto IL 64
Turn left onto South Schmale Road
Turn right onto West Geneva Road
Turn left onto North Winfield Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.86 one way
$7.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.45 | $10.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Friday
Local time
12:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Winfield on Friday
Local time
12:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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