How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Beach Park, IL?

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Beach Park, IL is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.24 mi
00h 50m
Flight
23.92 mi
38.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.92 mi
Kilometers
38.49 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.24 mi
Kilometers
55.1 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beach Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-19T08:43
Arrive Beach Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mettawa
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Arlington Heights
17.1 mi
00h 25m
To Beach Park
17.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Beach Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Beach Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 9 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Palatine Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Palatine Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Willow Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Willow Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    117 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    2066 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 120 East: Belvidere Road

    1923 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Belvidere Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Belvidere Street

    2287 ft · 56 sec · Belvidere Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Green Bay Road

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South Green Bay Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Yorkhouse Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Yorkhouse Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Lewis Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Lewis Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Beach Road

    131 m · 14 sec · West Beach Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    64 m · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    93 m · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Beach Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
17.3 mi · 50%
Palatine Road
5.06 mi · 15%
South Green Bay Road
4.36 mi · 13%
Belvidere Road
1.87 mi · 5%
North Arlington Heights Road
1.46 mi · 4%
West Yorkhouse Road
1.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

17.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mettawa
00h 25m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Beach Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Beach Park?

The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mettawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Arlington Heights and 17.1 miles from Beach Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Beach Park.

Stop Ideas Near Mettawa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mettawa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mettawa.

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

46 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

47 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

50 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Beach Park. Straight-line distance: 23.92 mi (38.49 km).

Arlington Heights

#1 Arlington Heights

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

Population75,101
Coordinates42.0883600, -87.9806300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Beach Park

#2 Beach Park

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population13,641
Coordinates42.4222400, -87.8573000
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Beach Park (-87.8573, 42.42224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.57 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.13
2.42 gal · 9.14 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.56 $9.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.15 $10.29
Premium $4.65 $5.63 $11.26
Diesel $5.30 $6.42 $12.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Beach Park. The current time is 08:43:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.