How far is Arlington Heights, IL from North Riverside, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to North Riverside, IL is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and North Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and North Riverside.
-
1
Start on East Euclid Avenue
15 m · 6 sec · East Euclid Avenue
-
2
Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Arlington Heights Road
-
3
Turn left onto East Algonquin Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Algonquin Road
-
4
Turn right onto South Busse Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Busse Road
-
5
Continue on Busse Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Busse Road
-
6
Continue on Kingery Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 20, I 290: Lake Street, Rockford, Chicago
827 ft · 23 sec
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 20, I 290 East: Lake Street, Chicago
1840 ft · 51 sec
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
1281 ft · 31 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 13 min
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
802 ft · 20 sec
-
12
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
116 m · 14 sec · Bataan Drive
-
13
Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 1st Avenue
-
14
Turn left onto 1st Avenue Cutoff
1274 ft · 32 sec · 1st Avenue Cutoff
-
15
Turn straight onto Cermak Road
1563 ft · 32 sec · Cermak Road
-
16
Turn right onto Des Plaines Avenue
2621 ft · 1 min · Des Plaines Avenue
-
17
Turn right onto West 26th Street
21 m · 2 sec · West 26th Street
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 26th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and North Riverside.
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.
I 290 East
Merge slight left
9.19 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to North Riverside?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Arlington Heights and 12.1 miles from North Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Addison
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 Addison.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and North Riverside. Straight-line distance: 18.8 mi (30.25 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 North Riverside
Village in United States of America
| Population | 6,346 |
| Coordinates | 41.8428100, -87.8231100 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Riverside (-87.82311, 41.84281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
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 · Jun 06, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.