How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Creve Coeur, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Creve Coeur, IL is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
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Village in Illinois
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Creve Coeur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Creve Coeur.
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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
105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 29: Pekin, East Peoria
1666 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Rusche Street
2573 ft · 1 min · Rusche Street
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Turn right onto South Creve Coeur Avenue
108 m · 10 sec · South Creve Coeur Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Creve Coeur Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Creve Coeur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Arlington Heights and Partly Cloudy near Creve Coeur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Creve Coeur?
The road trip is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Dwight is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Arlington Heights and 86.1 miles from Creve Coeur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.93 one way or $45.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Arlington Heights and Partly Cloudy near Creve Coeur.
Stop Ideas Near Dwight
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Dwight station
Pontiac station
Kankakee
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Creve Coeur. Straight-line distance: 129.95 mi (209.14 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 Creve Coeur
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.6472600, -89.5912100 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creve Coeur (-89.59121, 40.64726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $22.93 | $45.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.30 | $56.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
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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