How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Clarendon Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Clarendon Hills, IL is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Clarendon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Clarendon Hills.
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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
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto East Algonquin Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto South Busse Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Busse Road
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Continue on Busse Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Busse Road
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Continue on Kingery Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on Robert Kingery Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Kingery Highway
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Continue on Kingery Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Kingery Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto East Ogden Avenue
583 ft · 24 sec · East Ogden Avenue
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Continue on East Ogden Avenue
532 ft · 21 sec · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Coe Road
2710 ft · 2 min · Coe Road
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Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue
1908 ft · 48 sec · West Chicago Avenue
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Turn left onto North Prospect Avenue
2057 ft · 2 min · North Prospect Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Prospect Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Clarendon Hills.
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.
Kingery Highway
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6.39 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington Heights and Rain Showers near Clarendon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Clarendon Hills?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Bensenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Arlington Heights and 10.8 miles from Clarendon Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington Heights and Rain Showers near Clarendon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Bensenville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Clarendon Hills. Straight-line distance: 20.14 mi (32.41 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 Clarendon Hills
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,718 |
| Coordinates | 41.7975300, -87.9547800 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarendon Hills (-87.95478, 41.79753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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