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Trip from Olney, 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

5h 28m

Distance

268 mi

431 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 15m ★
6 AM
5h 29m
8 AM
5h 55m
10 AM
5h 38m
12 PM
5h 35m
3 PM
5h 39m
5 PM
5h 54m
8 PM
5h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Richland County, Illinois, United States

Olney, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Arlington Heights, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Olney, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 268 miles and takes about 5h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, IL 33, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 158.9 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

134 miles from Olney, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 158.9 mi 2h 52m
IL 33 36.3 mi 53m
Tri-State Tollway 31.1 mi 39m
South Van Buren Street 11 mi 15m
County Road 1100 East 6.7 mi 9m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 6.3 mi 6m
Illinois Route 16 5.3 mi 7m
South Arlington Heights Road 3.1 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 158.9 mi, about 2h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Olney, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.

1

Start on South Walnut Street

156 ft · 8 sec · South Walnut Street
2

Turn right onto West Market Street

221 ft · 12 sec · West Market Street
3

Turn right onto South Kitchell Street

237 ft · 16 sec · South Kitchell Street
4

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
5

Turn right onto IL 130

1.4 mi · 2 min · North West Street
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on IL 130

6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East
7

Continue on IL 130

11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street
8

Turn right onto IL 33; IL 130

36 mi · 53 min · IL 33; IL 130
9

Turn left onto IL 16

2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
10

Continue on IL 16

5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16
11

Continue on IL 16

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Charleston Avenue East
12

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I-57 North: Champaign
13

Merge onto I 57

159 mi · 2 hr 52 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 349-350 Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

1.8 mi · 3 min
Exit 349 Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Merge onto I 294

21 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

10 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

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.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 90

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

6.1 mi · 6 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 70 Toward Arlington Heights Road Use the slight right lane.
24

Keep slight right at fork

498 ft · 12 sec
Use the right lane.
25

Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Arlington Heights Road
26

Continue on South Arlington Heights Road

3.1 mi · 6 min · South Arlington Heights Road
Use the left lane.
27

Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue

48 ft · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue
28

Arrive at destination

East Euclid Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 134 miles from Olney, IL, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 158.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 59 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 134 miles or 2h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington Heights, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Olney, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Olney, IL

This is one driving day of about 268 miles and 5h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Olney, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 158.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

134 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

Charleston, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 134 miles from Olney, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 158.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Olney Cafe`

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Olney, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16183926873

Visit website

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Alsip, Illinois

0.9 mi

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monee, Illinois

1.2 mi

Olney Cafe`

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Olney, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16183926873

Visit website

Golden Bear Pancake & Crepery Restaurants

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 229.7

Alsip, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+17086533454

Visit website

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 210.6

Monee, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Murray's Tavern

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 172.3

Clifton, Illinois

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18159185017

Visit website

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 191.4

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18159351501

Visit website

Bootsma Bookstore Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 229.7

Palos Heights, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17082393976

Taj Indian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 191.4

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+17797015344

Paxton Family Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134

Paxton, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12173792777

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 229.7

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 229.7

Posen, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 114.8

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 114.8

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 114.8

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 114.8

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 114.8

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 114.8

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 114.8

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 114.8

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 223.5 and 257.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
223.5 mi into trip | ~4h 28m in

Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

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 349-350 Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
8
223.9 mi into trip | ~4h 29m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 349 Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
8
256.8 mi into trip | ~5h 11m 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
257 mi into trip | ~5h 11m 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
257.3 mi into trip | ~5h 12m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.90 one way

$83.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 94 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $46.00 $92.01
premium $4.89 $51.57 $103.15
diesel $5.61 $59.17 $118.34

Estimated Tolls: $2.30

Tri-state Tollway (31.1 mi) $1.87
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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Destination Charger

Champaign, Illinois

Tesla Destination

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Nissan Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Champaign, Illinois

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Other: 4 ChargePoint: 2 Blink: 2 EV Connect: 1 Tesla: 1 Tesla Destination: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 80.4 0 $28.14 $12.86
Efficient EV 67 0 $23.45 $10.72
EV Truck/SUV 107.2 1 $37.52 $17.15

Gas CO2

94 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Olney, IL

Afternoon in Olney on Saturday

Local time

12:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington Heights, IL

Afternoon in Arlington Heights on Saturday

Local time

12:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

23 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

5h 28m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 231
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 5h 28m highway drive covering 268 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and IL 33. The longest continuous stretch is about 158.9 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 158.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and IL 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 223.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 268 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 223.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 256.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Olney, IL to Arlington Heights, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.

Wisconsin

223.5 mi in | ~4h 28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 268 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Olney, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 268 miles and takes about 5h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, IL 33, Tri-State Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 134 miles from Olney, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 268 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 223.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 256.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Olney, IL to Arlington Heights, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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