How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Bensenville, IL?

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Bensenville, IL is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.77 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.44 mi
15.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.44 mi
Kilometers
15.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.77 mi
Kilometers
17.33 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bensenville
Fri, Apr 24, 6:18 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Fri, Apr 24, 6:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-24T17:59
Arrive Bensenville
Fri, Apr 24, 6:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elk Grove
IL

Township in Cook County, Illinois

From Arlington Heights
5.4 mi
00h 09m
To Bensenville
5.4 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Bensenville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    2.3 mi · 2 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road

    2200 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South

    104 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elmhurst Road

  8. 8

    Continue on York Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · York Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Green Street

    26 m · 9 sec · West Green Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Arlington Heights Road
3.29 mi · 31%
York Road
2.65 mi · 25%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.32 mi · 22%
South Elmhurst Road
1.6 mi · 15%
Elmhurst Road
0.42 mi · 4%
I 90 East
0.39 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Arlington Heights Road

Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road

3.29 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
9.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove
00h 09m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Arlington Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Bensenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Bensenville?

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Arlington Heights and 5.4 miles from Bensenville.

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

The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arlington Heights and Chance Rain Showers near Bensenville.

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove.

RAIL

Glenview station

13 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

22 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

29 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Bensenville. Straight-line distance: 9.44 mi (15.2 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
Bensenville

#2 Bensenville

Village in United States of America

Population17,943
Coordinates41.9550300, -87.9400700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Bensenville (-87.94007, 41.95503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.44 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.88 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Bensenville. The current time is 17:59:31.

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.