Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Friday
Local time
3:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Goodings Grove, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Goodings Grove, IL
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Goodings Grove, IL covers 33 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kingery Highway, Busse Road, Bell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on Kingery Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 55m drive with frequent turns across 33 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kingery Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Arlington Heights Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
IL 83 / Robert Kingery Highway
Continue onto IL 83 / Robert Kingery Highway toward IL 83 South: Kingery Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward IL 83 South: Kingery Highway
4
33 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
CH 37 / West 143rd Street
Turn left onto CH 37 / West 143rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingery Highway | 15.7 mi | 24m |
| Busse Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Bell Road | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Robert Kingery Highway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Algonquin Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Archer Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| IL 83 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kingery Highway
— 15.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Goodings Grove, 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
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on IL 83
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kingery Highway
10
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 83
11
Continue on IL 171; IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Archer Avenue
12
Turn left onto Bell Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bell Road
13
Turn left onto CH 37
49 ft
·
0 sec
·
West 143rd Street
14
Arrive at destination
CH 37
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Arlington Heights, IL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Arlington Heights, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goodings Grove, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Goodings Grove, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
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.
Destination
Goodings Grove, IL
Afternoon in Goodings Grove on Friday
Local time
3:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Elmhurst, IL
17 mi in
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
1 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
55m 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 Goodings Grove, IL covers 33 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kingery Highway, Busse Road, Bell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 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 $5.16 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 straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Arlington Heights, IL to Goodings Grove, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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