How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Bridgeview, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Bridgeview, IL is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Bridgeview.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Bridgeview.
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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
6.6 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O'Hare
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Joliet Road
782 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road
1785 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto La Grange Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road
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Take the exit slight left toward I 294 South, IL 171 North: Indiana, Archer Avenue
1535 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 171 North: Archer Avenue
1318 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Archer Road
1453 ft · 31 sec · Archer Road
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Turn right onto Oak Grove Avenue
585 ft · 14 sec · Oak Grove Avenue
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Turn left onto West 79th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 79th Street
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Turn left onto South Oketo Avenue
658 ft · 31 sec · South Oketo Avenue
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Turn right onto 78th Street
36 m · 5 sec · 78th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 78th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Bridgeview.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Bridgeview.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Bridgeview?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 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?
Northlake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Arlington Heights and 17.1 miles from Bridgeview.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 Bridgeview.
Stop Ideas Near Northlake
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 Northlake.
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Bridgeview. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.35 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 Bridgeview
Village in United States of America
| Population | 15,993 |
| Coordinates | 41.7500300, -87.8042200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeview (-87.80422, 41.75003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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