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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.29 mi
00h 50m
Flight
25.07 mi
40.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.07 mi
Kilometers
40.35 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.19 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 Bridgeview
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-23T06:23
Arrive Bridgeview
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 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

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.

Mid-route stop
Northlake
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Arlington Heights
17.1 mi
00h 25m
To Bridgeview
17.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  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

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O'Hare

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago, Joliet Road

    782 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 South, US 20 South, US 45 South: La Grange Road

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 294 South, IL 171 North: Indiana, Archer Avenue

    1535 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 171 North: Archer Avenue

    1318 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Archer Road

    1453 ft · 31 sec · Archer Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Avenue

    585 ft · 14 sec · Oak Grove Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 79th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 79th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Oketo Avenue

    658 ft · 31 sec · South Oketo Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 78th Street

    36 m · 5 sec · 78th Street

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
16.3 mi · 48%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.56 mi · 19%
North Arlington Heights Road
3.29 mi · 10%
West 79th Street
1.76 mi · 5%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.52 mi · 4%
La Grange Road
1.16 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+9.2 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northlake
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 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.

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

19 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Bridgeview. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.35 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
Bridgeview

#2 Bridgeview

Village in United States of America

Population15,993
Coordinates41.7500300, -87.8042200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Bridgeview (-87.80422, 41.75003)

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
4.58 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.13
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Bridgeview. The current time is 06:23:58.

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.