How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Darien, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Darien, IL is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in DuPage 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 Darien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Darien.
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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
10.2 mi · 16 min · Kingery Highway
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Turn right onto Plainfield Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn slight right onto 75th Street
1884 ft · 42 sec · 75th Street
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Turn right onto Cass Avenue
108 m · 35 sec · Cass Avenue
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Continue on Cass Avenue
101 m · 9 sec · Cass Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cass Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Darien.
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
Continue on Kingery Highway
10.2 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Partly Sunny near Darien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Darien?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Arlington Heights and 12.7 miles from Darien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arlington Heights and Partly Sunny near Darien.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
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 Addison.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Darien. Straight-line distance: 23.25 mi (37.41 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 Darien
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 21,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.7519800, -87.9739500 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darien (-87.97395, 41.75198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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