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

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Streator, IL is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.47 mi
02h 17m
Flight
80.11 mi
128.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.11 mi
Kilometers
128.93 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.47 mi
Kilometers
169.74 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Streator
Tue, May 5, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Tue, May 5, 7:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-05-05T03:11
Arrive Streator
Tue, May 5, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
Channahon
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Arlington Heights
52.7 mi
01h 08m
To Streator
52.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Euclid Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1273 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    51.5 mi · 58 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Streator, Kankakee

    1932 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 3200 North Road

    9.9 mi · 15 min · East 3200 North Road

  12. 12

    Continue on E 3200 N Road

    3 mi · 4 min · E 3200 N Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 1200 East Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · North 1200 East Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
51.5 mi · 49%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 19%
East 3200 North Road
9.89 mi · 9%
I 290 East
7 mi · 7%
North 1200 East Road
6.91 mi · 7%
E 3200 N Road
2.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

51.5 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
80.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Channahon
01h 08m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Streator.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Channahon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Arlington Heights and 52.8 miles from Streator.

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

The direct path is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Streator.

Stop Ideas Near Channahon

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

16 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

37 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

40 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Streator. Straight-line distance: 80.11 mi (128.93 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
Streator

#2 Streator

City in Illinois

Population12,933
Coordinates41.1208700, -88.8353500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Streator (-88.83535, 41.12087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.09 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.44 gal · 28.18 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.65 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $5.30 $19.73 $39.46

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Streator. The current time is 03:11:21.

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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.