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

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Jerseyville, IL is about 287.7 miles (463 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.2 miles (385 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.71 mi
05h 25m
Flight
239.2 mi
384.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.2 mi
Kilometers
384.96 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.71 mi
Kilometers
463.02 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jerseyville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-18T05:29
Arrive Jerseyville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
9:00 PM CDT
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
Bloomington
IL

The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.

From Arlington Heights
143.8 mi
02h 42m
To Jerseyville
143.8 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 67

    12.3 mi · 14 min · United States Route 67

  14. 14

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  19. 19

    Continue on North 5th Street

    14 mi · 16 min · North 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    44 m · 6 sec · West Exchange Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Exchange Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 39%
I 55 South
65.2 mi · 23%
I 72 West
37.2 mi · 13%
United States Route 67
20.4 mi · 7%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 7%
North 5th Street
14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

112 mi · 02h 03m

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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
239.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
02h 42m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jerseyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.7 miles (463 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Arlington Heights and 143.8 miles from Jerseyville.

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

The direct path is about 239.2 miles (385 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.28 one way or $76.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Jerseyville.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bloomington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

3 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

49 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

53 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

62 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Jerseyville. Straight-line distance: 239.2 mi (384.96 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
Jerseyville

#2 Jerseyville

City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States

Population8,111
Coordinates39.1200500, -90.3284500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Jerseyville (-90.32845, 39.12005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.43 L · about $38.28
Round trip
$76.55
20.3 gal · 76.86 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.28 $76.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.17 $86.34
Premium $4.65 $47.24 $94.48
Diesel $5.30 $53.84 $107.67

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Jerseyville. The current time is 05:29:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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