Origin
Beach Park, IL
Afternoon in Beach Park on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beach Park, IL
Ahnaf Piash
Arlington Heights, IL
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The drive from Beach Park, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 35.2 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 West Beach Road, North Lewis Avenue, West Yorkhouse Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35.2 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 35.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beach Park, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is easy. At 46m 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 Beach Park, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Beach Road | — | — |
| North Lewis Avenue | — | — |
| West Yorkhouse Road | — | — |
| North Green Bay Road | — | — |
| Grand Avenue | — | — |
| US 41 South | — | — |
| Skokie Highway | — | — |
| IL 43 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Beach Park, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
Start on the route
Turn right
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Beach Road
Turn right onto North Lewis Avenue
Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road
Turn left onto North Green Bay Road
Turn slight right
Turn right onto Grand Avenue
Take the ramp slight left toward US 41 South: Chicago
Merge slight left onto Skokie Highway
Turn slight right onto IL 43 South, IL 120 West
Continue on Waukegan Road
Turn right onto Buckley Road
Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road
Keep slight right
Turn right onto Willow Road
Continue on Palatine Road
Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
Turn right onto East Euclid Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Beach Park, IL · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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.
A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Beach Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arlington Heights, 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.
Regular Gas
$5.50 one way
$11.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.77 | $13.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Beach Park on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Friday
Local time
1:31 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
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.
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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