How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Dolton, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Dolton, IL is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Macon County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Dolton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Dolton.
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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
1948 ft · 1 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
4 mi · 6 min · East Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto State Street
1013 ft · 29 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Golf Road
49 m · 3 sec · East Golf Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Golf Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Golf Road
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East
1370 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway
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Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.3 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, US 20: 95th Street, Chicago State University
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lafayette Avenue
697 ft · 16 sec · South Lafayette Avenue
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
1265 ft · 33 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto South Michigan Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · South Michigan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 127th Street
635 ft · 13 sec · East 127th Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1552 ft · 32 sec · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto East 130th Street
105 m · 11 sec · East 130th Street
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Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · South Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto South Leyden Avenue
1098 ft · 32 sec · South Leyden Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2897 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Dolton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.34 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dolton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Dolton?
The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Arlington Heights and 21.4 miles from Dolton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington Heights and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Dolton.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
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 Austin.
Chicago Union Station
Summit
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Dolton. Straight-line distance: 36.52 mi (58.77 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 Dolton
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 22,033 |
| Coordinates | 41.6389200, -87.6072700 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dolton (-87.60727, 41.63892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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