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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Cook County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Euclid Avenue
15 m · 6 sec · East Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
2.3 mi · 2 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
2200 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Continue on York Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · York Road
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Turn right onto West Green Street
26 m · 9 sec · West Green Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Bensenville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elk Grove.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Bensenville. Straight-line distance: 9.44 mi (15.2 km).
#1 Arlington Heights
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 75,101 |
| Coordinates | 42.0883600, -87.9806300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bensenville
Village in United States of America
| Population | 17,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.9550300, -87.9400700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bensenville (-87.94007, 41.95503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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