How far is Arlington Heights, IL from South Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to South Elgin, IL is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and South Elgin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and South Elgin.
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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
13.7 mi · 15 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 25
154 m · 12 sec
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Continue on IL 25
2671 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
648 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Dundee Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Dundee Avenue
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Continue on Center Street
158 m · 21 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto East Highland Avenue
1930 ft · 55 sec · East Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto North State Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North State Street
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Continue on North La Fox Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North La Fox Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
570 ft · 11 sec · West State Street
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Continue on State Street Bridge
112 m · 7 sec · State Street Bridge
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Continue on East State Street
108 m · 9 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South Center Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and South Elgin.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near South Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to South Elgin?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Arlington Heights and 12.1 miles from South Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:18 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 Mostly Sunny around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near South Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near South Barrington
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 South Barrington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and South Elgin. Straight-line distance: 17.27 mi (27.79 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 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,646 |
| Coordinates | 41.9941900, -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Elgin (-88.2923, 41.99419)
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 |
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| 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.
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