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

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Pinckneyville, IL is about 340.6 miles (548.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
340.56 mi
06h 25m
Flight
286.65 mi
461.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
286.65 mi
Kilometers
461.32 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.56 mi
Kilometers
548.08 km
Drive Time
06h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinckneyville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:13 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 4:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-16T03:47
Arrive Pinckneyville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Arlington Heights
170.4 mi
03h 12m
To Pinckneyville
170.2 mi
03h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2083 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    6.6 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Toll South, I 190 West: Indiana, O'Hare

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll South: Indiana

    2146 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    41 m · 2 sec · West Water Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
250 mi · 73%
Tri-State Tollway
27.1 mi · 8%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 7%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.56 mi · 2%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 1%
North Arlington Heights Road
3.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

188 mi · 03h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
286.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
03h 12m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
11:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arlington Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinckneyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 340.6 miles (548.1 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.4 miles from Arlington Heights and 170.2 miles from Pinckneyville.

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

The direct path is about 286.6 miles (461.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.33 one way or $90.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arlington Heights and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pinckneyville.

Stop Ideas Near Pesotum

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pesotum, 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 Pesotum.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Pinckneyville. Straight-line distance: 286.65 mi (461.32 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
Pinckneyville

#2 Pinckneyville

City in Perry County, Illinois, United States

Population5,319
Coordinates38.0803300, -89.3820300
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Pinckneyville (-89.38203, 38.08033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.02 gal
45.49 L · about $45.33
Round trip
$90.65
24.04 gal · 90.98 L
Estimated CO2
106.8 kg one way
Round trip: 213.6 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.33 $90.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.12 $102.24
Premium $4.65 $55.94 $111.88
Diesel $5.30 $63.75 $127.51

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Pinckneyville. The current time is 03:47:17.

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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.