Origin
Franklin Park, IL
Evening in Franklin Park on Friday
Local time
5:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin Park, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin Park, IL
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
Franklin Park, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is 14.7 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, local drive primarily within the Midwest region of Illinois. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a quick trip between Chicago suburbs, perfect for a same-day excursion. You'll navigate a series of local roads and a short highway segment, making it manageable for most drivers.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. While the longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.3 miles on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, much of the journey involves navigating through local streets. Expect frequent turns and traffic lights as you transition between 25th Avenue and South Arlington Heights Road. The drive will feel more like a suburban commute than an open highway experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 25th Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (25th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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25th Avenue
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
3.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International A...
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chi...
7
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
7
11.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Arlington Heights Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 70
Toward Arlington Heights Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Franklin Park, IL and Arlington Heights, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Rockford.
Chicago
3.5 mi in
|
~7m
Rockford
3.5 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| South Arlington Heights Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| 25th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 4m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Irving Park Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 6.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Park, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on Franklin Avenue
45 ft
·
9 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
2
Turn left onto 25th Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
25th Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto IL 19
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Irving Park Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
5
Merge onto I 294
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 40
Toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 90
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 70
Toward Arlington Heights Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Arlington Heights Road
14
Continue on South Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Arlington Heights Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(6.1 mi)
$0.43
Tri-state Tollway
(1.3 mi)
$0.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Arlington Heights on Friday
Local time
5:20 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
16 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
24m 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 Franklin Park, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 14.7 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, South Arlington Heights Road, 25th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Franklin Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.30 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (25th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Franklin Park, IL and Arlington Heights, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Rockford.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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