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

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Villa Park, IL is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.91 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.73 mi
22.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.73 mi
Kilometers
22.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.91 mi
Kilometers
25.6 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Villa Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 4:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-19T03:13
Arrive Villa Park
Sun, Apr 19, 3:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Elk Grove Village
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Arlington Heights
8 mi
00h 13m
To Villa Park
8 mi
00h 13m

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 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Algonquin Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Algonquin Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Busse Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Busse Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Busse Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Busse Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Robert Kingery Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Robert Kingery Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kingery Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    76 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto West Saint Charles Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Saint Charles Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Saint Charles Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Villa 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Busse Road
4.15 mi · 26%
Kingery Highway
3.16 mi · 20%
North Arlington Heights Road
3.05 mi · 19%
Robert Kingery Highway
1.95 mi · 12%
West Saint Charles Road
1.35 mi · 8%
East Algonquin Road
1.33 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Busse Road

Continue on Busse Road

4.15 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove Village
00h 13m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Elk Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Arlington Heights and 8 miles from Villa Park.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village.

RAIL

Glenview station

16 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

23 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Villa Park. Straight-line distance: 13.73 mi (22.1 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
Villa Park

#2 Villa Park

Human settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population21,291
Coordinates41.8897500, -87.9889500
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Villa Park (-87.98895, 41.88975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.22
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.11 $4.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.38 $4.76
Premium $4.65 $2.61 $5.21
Diesel $5.30 $2.97 $5.94

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 Villa Park. The current time is 03:13:18.

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.