Origin
Park Ridge, IL
Evening in Park Ridge on Sunday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Ridge, IL to Arlington Heights, IL
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
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6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Ridge, IL
David Kanigan
Arlington Heights, IL
Dominik Gryzbon
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel between Park Ridge and Arlington Heights, Illinois, you are looking at a quick 9.3-mile trip that typically takes about 16 minutes to complete. This route is entirely local, meaning you won't spend any time on major interstates, making it a straightforward drive for anyone navigating the Midwest. Because of the short distance and duration, this is easily a one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your fuel budget for the journey is minimal, estimated at just $1. It is a highly practical connection for those moving within the region, offering a direct path without the need for extensive travel planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
4.7 miles from Park Ridge, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate grind. With zero percent of the route on highways, you will navigate through local roads like Busse Highway and Miner Street. You can anticipate a 5.4-mile stretch on East Northwest Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. The journey remains consistent throughout, requiring you to stay alert for frequent turns as you navigate between these two communities. It is a functional, urban-style drive that prioritizes local connectivity over high-speed transit.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Northwest Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 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 North Greenwood Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 16m 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 (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Busse Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 14 / Miner Street): 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
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~0m in
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North Greenwood Avenue
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Busse Highway
Turn left onto Busse Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 14 / Miner Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 14 / Miner Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9 mi into trip
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~15m in
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North Arlington Heights Road
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
4
9.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
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East Euclid Avenue
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Northwest Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Busse Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Miner Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Greenwood Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Euclid Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Northwest Highway
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge, IL and Arlington Heights, IL.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Greenwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Greenwood Avenue
3
Turn left onto Busse Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Busse Highway
Use the none lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Miner Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 14
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
East Northwest Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Arlington Heights Road
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
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East Euclid Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
East Euclid Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief 16-minute commute, you have significant flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should remain aware of local traffic patterns typical of the Midwest. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops or food breaks, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through without interruption. Keep your navigation system ready for the frequent turns required along East Northwest Highway and Busse Highway. If you are looking for the most efficient experience, try to travel during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on these local roads. Given the $1 fuel estimate, you can easily complete this trip on a single tank without needing to stop for gas along the way.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.7 miles from Park Ridge, IL, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.4 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 9.3 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.7 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
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 Park Ridge, 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 Park Ridge, IL
This is one driving day of about 9.3 miles and 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Park Ridge, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on East Northwest Highway for about 5.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.7 mi from Park Ridge, IL · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.7 miles from Park Ridge, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington Heights, IL
The final approach into Arlington Heights, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Arlington Heights, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.83 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| premium | $4.80 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.07 | $4.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
6:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
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
16m 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 Park Ridge, IL to Arlington Heights, IL covers 9.3 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Northwest Highway, Busse Highway, Miner Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Park Ridge, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.41 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 16m 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 (North Greenwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Busse Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (US 14 / Miner Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Park Ridge, IL to Arlington Heights, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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