Origin
Goodings Grove, IL
Evening in Goodings Grove on Friday
Local time
7:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodings Grove, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodings Grove, IL
Sam McCool
Arlington Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goodings Grove, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 33 miles and takes about 53m 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, South Bell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 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 53m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m 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 53m 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 11 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 17.7 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 CH 16 / South Bell 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 53m drive. You will face about 5 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 (CH 16 / South Bell Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (IL 171 / Archer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (IL 62 / West Algonquin Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 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
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CH 16 / South Bell Road
Turn right onto CH 16 / South Bell Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
IL 171 / Archer Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / Archer Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
28.6 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
IL 62 / West Algonquin Road
Turn left onto IL 62 / West Algonquin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
29.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
South Arlington Heights Road
Turn right onto South Arlington Heights Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
33 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
East Euclid Avenue
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kingery Highway | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| Busse Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| South Bell Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| South Arlington Heights Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| West Algonquin Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Archer Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| IL 83 | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Busse Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kingery Highway
— 17.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on CH 37
49 ft
·
5 sec
·
West 143rd Street
2
Turn right onto CH 16
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Bell Road
3
Turn right onto IL 171
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Archer Avenue
4
Continue on IL 83
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 83
5
Continue on IL 83
18 mi
·
26 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on IL 83
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Busse Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on South Busse Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Busse Road
8
Turn left onto IL 62
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Algonquin Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto South Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Arlington Heights Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from Goodings Grove, IL · 26m 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 Goodings Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington Heights, IL
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.
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
Arlington Heights, IL
Evening in Arlington Heights on Friday
Local time
7:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Goodings Grove, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 33 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kingery Highway, Busse Road, South 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 Goodings Grove, 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 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CH 16 / South Bell Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.9 miles (IL 171 / Archer Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (IL 62 / West Algonquin Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Goodings Grove, IL to Arlington Heights, 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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