How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Yorkville, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Yorkville, IL is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Yorkville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Yorkville.
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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
9.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 56, I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora, Butterfield Road
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 Toll: Chicago, Aurora
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 East, I 88 West: Aurora, Chicago
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
18.8 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn
956 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove
667 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Illinois Route 47
983 ft · 19 sec · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on United States Route 30
2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30
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Continue on North Bridge Street
5.7 mi · 9 min · North Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Yorkville.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
18.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorkville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Yorkville?
The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Arlington Heights and 27.3 miles from Yorkville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorkville.
Stop Ideas Near Lisle
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 Lisle.
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La Grange Road
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Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Yorkville. Straight-line distance: 39.13 mi (62.98 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 Yorkville
City in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 21,160 |
| Coordinates | 41.6411400, -88.4472900 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorkville (-88.44729, 41.64114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.18 | $20.37 |
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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