Origin
Crete, IL
Morning in Crete on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crete, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crete, IL
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crete, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vincennes Boulevard, Chicago Road, Dixie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 64 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vincennes Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Crete, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Crete, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vincennes Boulevard | — | — |
| Chicago Road | — | — |
| Dixie Highway | — | — |
| Governors Highway | — | — |
| Wood Street | — | — |
| I 294 North | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
| I 190 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Vincennes Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crete, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Vincennes Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Vincennes Boulevard
3
Continue on Chicago Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Chicago Road
4
Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
5
Keep slight right to continue on Dixie Highway
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixie Highway
6
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Dixie Highway
7
Continue on Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dixie Highway
8
Turn right onto Governors Highway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Governors Highway
9
Continue on Wood Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wood Street
10
Take the ramp left toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
11
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 Toll West: Rockford
18
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Arlington Heights Road
21
Keep slight right
499 ft
·
12 sec
22
Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Arlington Heights Road
23
Continue on South Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Arlington Heights Road
24
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
49 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Crete, IL · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Crete, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington Heights, IL
The final approach into Arlington Heights, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.01 one way
$20.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.32 | $24.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Arlington Heights, IL
Morning in Arlington Heights on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m 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 Crete, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 64 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vincennes Boulevard, Chicago Road, Dixie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Crete, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.01 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.
The drive from Crete, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crete, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crete, IL to Arlington Heights, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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