Origin
Arlington Heights, IL
Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington Heights, IL to Warrenville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 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 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Warrenville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Warrenville, IL covers 30.8 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 53 South, I 290 East, I 355 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 53 South | — | — |
| I 290 East | — | — |
| I 355 South | — | — |
| I 88 | — | — |
| I 88 East | — | — |
| I 88 West | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | — | — |
| Winfield Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
IL 53 South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights, IL and Warrenville, IL.
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Euclid Avenue
2
Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
IL 53 South
3
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
6
Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 88 West: Aurora
10
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
12
Continue on Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
525 ft
·
13 sec
·
Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield
13
Turn right onto Winfield Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Winfield Road
14
Turn left onto Warrenville Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Warrenville Road
15
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Warrenville, IL
Afternoon in Warrenville on Saturday
Local time
3:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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?
30.8 mi in 44m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: IL 53 South.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Warrenville, IL is easy. At 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Warrenville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Warrenville, IL
Full guide →Founded 1833
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Arlington Heights, IL to Warrenville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Warrenville, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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