Origin
Oak Brook, IL
Late night in Oak Brook on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Brook, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.4 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Brook, IL
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
This 23.4-mile drive from Oak Brook, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is a straightforward local trip, taking about 33 minutes. It's best suited as a single-day excursion, not requiring an overnight stay. You'll navigate using the Tri-State Tollway and Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, with a significant portion on South Arlington Heights Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this short journey is budget-friendly. The Midwest region offers a familiar landscape throughout this quick connection between two Illinois communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles contributing to its profile. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.4 miles on the Tri-State Tollway. While not a highway grind, the journey involves navigating various local roads, suggesting a pace that requires attention to turns and traffic signals. The character of the drive shifts as you transition from tollways to the more direct local roads as you approach Arlington Heights.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tri-State Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 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 around 1.8 miles in near I 294 / Tri-State Tollway.
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 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 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
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
12.4 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m 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 Oak Brook, IL and Arlington Heights, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Rockford.
Chicago
12.1 mi in
|
~16m
Rockford
12.1 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| South Arlington Heights Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| York Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 22nd Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Oak Brook Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 10.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Brook, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on Oak Brook Road
71 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Brook Road
2
Turn left onto York Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
York Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto 22nd Street
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
22nd Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 294
181 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 90
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 70
Toward Arlington Heights Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
498 ft
·
12 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Arlington Heights Road
15
Continue on South Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
South Arlington Heights Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Euclid Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.66 one way
$7.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.02 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.05
Tri-state Tollway
(10.4 mi)
$0.62
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(6.1 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Arlington Heights on Friday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 10 mph
38% chance
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
2 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
33m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Oak Brook, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 23.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tri-State Tollway, Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, South Arlington Heights Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.7 miles from Oak Brook, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.66 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 23.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oak Brook, IL and Arlington Heights, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Rockford.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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