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

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Warrenville, IL is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
30.8 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.16 mi
34.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.16 mi
Kilometers
34.05 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.8 mi
Kilometers
49.56 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warrenville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 5:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-18T04:08
Arrive Warrenville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Glendale Heights
IL

Town

From Arlington Heights
15.4 mi
00h 22m
To Warrenville
15.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West: Aurora

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    7 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Winfield Road, Warrenville, Winfield

    160 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Winfield Road

    3209 ft · 1 min · Winfield Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Warrenville Road

    1471 ft · 31 sec · Warrenville Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Warrenville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
9.53 mi · 31%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7.05 mi · 23%
I 290 East
7 mi · 23%
East Euclid Avenue
2.67 mi · 9%
IL 53 South
1.35 mi · 4%
Winfield Road
1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

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

9.53 mi · 00h 12m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale Heights
00h 22m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Arlington Heights and 15.4 miles from Warrenville.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warrenville.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

28 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Warrenville. Straight-line distance: 21.16 mi (34.05 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
Warrenville

#2 Warrenville

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Population13,456
Coordinates41.8178100, -88.1734000
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Warrenville (-88.1734, 41.81781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Warrenville. The current time is 04:08:09.

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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.