How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Macomb, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Macomb, IL is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Macomb.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Macomb.
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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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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
3076 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
52.5 mi · 56 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2475 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
2931 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi · 36 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth
49.6 mi · 59 min
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Continue on East 1200th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
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Continue on North Lafayette Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Macomb.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
52.5 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Macomb?
The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Arlington Heights and 125.8 miles from Macomb.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.45 one way or $66.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 179.43 mi (288.76 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 Macomb
City in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 17,206 |
| Coordinates | 40.4592100, -90.6718000 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macomb (-90.6718, 40.45921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.45 | $66.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.72 | $75.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.28 | $82.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.05 | $94.09 |
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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