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

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Saline, IL is about 357.4 miles (575.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.3 miles (497.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
357.43 mi
07h 02m
Flight
309.31 mi
497.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.31 mi
Kilometers
497.79 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
357.43 mi
Kilometers
575.23 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saline
Thu, Apr 16, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 11:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-15T21:49
Arrive Saline
Thu, Apr 16, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:03 PM to 2:33 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
9:54 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
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From Arlington Heights
178.8 mi
03h 31m
To Saline
178.6 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    2421 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1102 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto West Deyoung Street

    7.8 mi · 11 min · West Deyoung Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Crab Orchard Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Crab Orchard Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Saraville Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Saraville Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Stonefort Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Stonefort Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Will Scarlet Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Will Scarlet Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Peabody Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Peabody Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peabody Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
255 mi · 71%
Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 10%
Tri-State Tollway
27.1 mi · 8%
West Deyoung Street
7.78 mi · 2%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.56 mi · 2%
Stonefort Road
5.13 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
07h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
309.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
03h 31m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
9:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington Heights and Partly Cloudy near Saline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 357.4 miles (575.2 km) and usually takes 07h 02m 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?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.8 miles from Arlington Heights and 178.6 miles from Saline.

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

The direct path is about 309.3 miles (497.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 $47.55 one way or $95.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 112.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington Heights and Partly Cloudy near Saline.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscola

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

35 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

58 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Saline. Straight-line distance: 309.31 mi (497.79 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
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#2 Saline

This southern Illinois community, with a population of approximately 23,182, is situated at an elevation of 400 feet in Saline County.

Population23,182
Coordinates37.6453300, -88.6958900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Saline (-88.69589, 37.64533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 575 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.61 gal
47.74 L · about $47.55
Round trip
$95.10
25.22 gal · 95.48 L
Estimated CO2
112.1 kg one way
Round trip: 224.1 kg / 494 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.55 $95.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.63 $107.26
Premium $4.65 $58.69 $117.37
Diesel $5.30 $66.88 $133.77

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 Saline. The current time is 21:49:05.

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.