How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Spring Valley, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Spring Valley, IL is about 300.7 miles (484 km), with a travel time of about 06h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Spring Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Spring Valley.
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Start on East Euclid Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Euclid Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South
1273 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, IL 107: Griggsville, Pittsfield
1228 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Quincy Street
2394 ft · 1 min · West Quincy Street
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Turn left onto North Federal Street
7.2 mi · 13 min · North Federal Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
9 mi · 16 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 104
2.8 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 104
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Turn right onto County Highway 14
2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway 14
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Continue on East 2873rd Lane
3 mi · 7 min · East 2873rd Lane
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Turn left onto North 950th Avenue
1.2 mi · 4 min · North 950th Avenue
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Continue on East 2753rd Lane
550 ft · 24 sec · East 2753rd Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 2753rd Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Spring Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Spring Valley?
The road trip is about 300.7 miles (484 km) and usually takes 06h 04m 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?
Funks Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.3 miles from Arlington Heights and 150.4 miles from Spring Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 83 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 $40.01 one way or $80.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Spring Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Funks Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Spring Valley. Straight-line distance: 217.64 mi (350.25 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 Spring Valley
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8967100, -90.9787500 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spring Valley (-90.97875, 39.89671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $40.01 | $80.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.12 | $90.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.28 | $112.55 |
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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