How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Richton Park, IL?

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Richton Park, IL is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.28 mi
01h 16m
Flight
44.1 mi
70.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.1 mi
Kilometers
70.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.28 mi
Kilometers
85.74 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richton Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-19T12:32
Arrive Richton Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Arlington Heights
26.7 mi
00h 38m
To Richton Park
26.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Richton Park.

  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

    12.1 mi · 20 min · Cicero Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sauk Trail

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Sauk Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on Sauk Trail

    22 m · 9 sec · Sauk Trail

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sauk Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
27.1 mi · 51%
Cicero Avenue
12.1 mi · 23%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.56 mi · 12%
North Arlington Heights Road
3.29 mi · 6%
Sauk Trail
1.53 mi · 3%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Cicero Avenue

Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

12.1 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 38m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Richton Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Richton Park?

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Arlington Heights and 26.7 miles from Richton Park.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Richton Park.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Richton Park. Straight-line distance: 44.1 mi (70.97 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
Richton Park

#2 Richton Park

Village in United States of America

Population13,138
Coordinates41.4844800, -87.7033800
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Richton Park (-87.70338, 41.48448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Richton Park. The current time is 12:32:55.

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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.