Origin
Hanover Park, IL
Morning in Hanover Park on Saturday
Local time
11:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hanover Park, 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
25m
Distance
15.7 mi
25 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hanover Park, IL
Willian Justen de Vasconcellos
Arlington Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hanover Park, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Barrington Road, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Euclid Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.5 miles on Barrington Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Hanover Park, IL
Full guide →Founded 1958
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 25m. Total distance: 15.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 15.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barrington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4.5 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 Barrington Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barrington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
|
Barrington Road
Turn left onto Barrington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68A-B
Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 68B
Toward IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
8
10.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 68B
Toward IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward East Euclid Avenue, Third District, Circuit Court
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.
Toward East Euclid Avenue, Third District, Circ...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hanover Park, IL and Arlington Heights, IL, road signs point toward Suburbs and Third District.
Suburbs
9.6 mi in
|
~14m
Third District
12.9 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barrington Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 4.5 mi | 4m |
| Euclid Avenue | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| I 290 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Sycamore Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Barrington Road
— 4.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover Park, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on Sycamore Avenue
58 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sycamore Avenue
2
Turn left onto Barrington Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Barrington Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
4
Merge onto I 90
4.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 68A-B
Toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 68B
Toward IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 68B
Toward IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 68B
Toward IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 290; IL 53
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 290; IL 53
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward East Euclid Avenue, Third District, Circuit Court
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto Euclid Avenue
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Euclid Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(4.5 mi)
$0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 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 | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
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
Morning in Arlington Heights on Saturday
Local time
11:41 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m 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 Hanover Park, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 15.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barrington Road, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Euclid Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.8 miles from Hanover Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 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 10 decision points packed into just 15.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barrington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Hanover Park, IL and Arlington Heights, IL, road signs point toward Suburbs and Third District.
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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