How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Groveland, IL?

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Groveland, IL is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 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 CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.36 mi
03h 19m
Flight
131.07 mi
210.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.07 mi
Kilometers
210.93 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.36 mi
Kilometers
272.56 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveland
Sun, Nov 8, 12:52 AM CST
Return by in Arlington Heights
Sun, Nov 8, 4:11 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-11-07T21:32
Arrive Groveland
Sun, Nov 8, 12:52 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Dwight
IL

Village in Illinois

From Arlington Heights
84.6 mi
01h 39m
To Groveland
84.8 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 PM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Groveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Groveland.

  1. 1

    Start on East Euclid Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1273 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    105.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    25.9 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 98

    1946 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    60 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Birchwood Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Birchwood Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Edgewater Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Edgewater Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    107 m · 15 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Groveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
105 mi · 62%
I 74 West
26.4 mi · 16%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 12%
I 290 East
7 mi · 4%
East Euclid Avenue
2.67 mi · 2%
West Birchwood Street
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dwight
01h 39m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
10:20 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Groveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Groveland?

The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.6 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 84.6 miles from Arlington Heights and 84.8 miles from Groveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.28 one way or $54.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Groveland.

Stop Ideas Near Dwight

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dwight, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dwight.

RAIL

Dwight station

119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

30 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Kankakee

47 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Groveland. Straight-line distance: 131.07 mi (210.93 km).

Arlington Heights

#1 Arlington Heights

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Population75,101
Coordinates42.0883600, -87.9806300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Groveland

#2 Groveland

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population593
Coordinates40.5925400, -89.5345400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Groveland (-89.53454, 40.59254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.62 L · about $27.28
Round trip
$54.56
11.96 gal · 45.24 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $27.28 $54.56
Mid-grade $5.19 $31.02 $62.04
Premium $5.75 $34.38 $68.76
Diesel $6.56 $39.24 $78.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Groveland. The current time is 21:32:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.