How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Crest Hill, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Crest Hill, IL is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Crest Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Crest Hill.
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Start on East Euclid Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Euclid Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South
1273 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
82 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on New Missouri Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
815 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Busch Boulevard
778 ft · 40 sec · Busch Boulevard
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Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road
1 km · 1 min · Old Saint Louis Road
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Turn right onto Eiler Road
837 ft · 23 sec · Eiler Road
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Turn left onto Bernard Drive
1076 ft · 47 sec · Bernard Drive
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Continue on Bernard Drive
109 m · 19 sec · Bernard Drive
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Turn left onto Bethesda Drive
1175 ft · 53 sec · Bethesda Drive
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Turn right onto Belvedere Drive
693 ft · 30 sec · Belvedere Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belvedere Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Crest Hill.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Arlington Heights and Sunny near Crest Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Crest Hill?
The road trip is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km) and usually takes 05h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.8 miles from Arlington Heights and 151.7 miles from Crest Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.39 one way or $80.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Arlington Heights and Sunny near Crest Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall - Town of Normal
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Funks Grove.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Crest Hill. Straight-line distance: 268.9 mi (432.76 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 Crest Hill
City in Will County, Illinois
| Population | 20,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.5395000, -90.0770500 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crest Hill (-90.07705, 38.5395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $40.39 | $80.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.55 | $91.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.84 | $99.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.81 | $113.61 |
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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