How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Flossmoor, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Flossmoor, IL is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Flossmoor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Flossmoor.
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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
3.3 mi · 7 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O'Hare
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana
2146 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.5 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hazel Crest, Homewood
1168 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right
1676 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway
1387 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
2073 ft · 44 sec · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto 175th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 175th Street
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Turn left onto Governors Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Governors Highway
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Turn left onto Braemar Road
1397 ft · 1 min · Braemar Road
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Turn left onto School Street
668 ft · 30 sec · School Street
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Turn right
725 ft · 53 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Flossmoor.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
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 Flossmoor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Flossmoor?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Arlington Heights and 25.3 miles from Flossmoor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 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 Flossmoor.
Stop Ideas Near Western Springs
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 Western Springs.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Flossmoor. Straight-line distance: 40.66 mi (65.43 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 Flossmoor
Village in United States of America
| Population | 9,018 |
| Coordinates | 41.5428100, -87.6847700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flossmoor (-87.68477, 41.54281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.57 | $15.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.28 | $16.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
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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