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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.49 mi
01h 15m
Flight
39.13 mi
62.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.13 mi
Kilometers
62.98 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.49 mi
Kilometers
87.7 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorkville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:24 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-18T04:09
Arrive Yorkville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Lisle
IL

Town in Illinois

From Arlington Heights
27.2 mi
00h 37m
To Yorkville
27.3 mi
00h 37m

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
66°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 Yorkville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.8 mi · 23 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn

    956 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove

    667 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Illinois Route 47

    983 ft · 19 sec · Illinois Route 47

  15. 15

    Continue on United States Route 30

    2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30

  16. 16

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    5.7 mi · 9 min · North Bridge Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
18.8 mi · 34%
I 355 South Tollway
9.53 mi · 17%
I 290 East
7 mi · 13%
North Bridge Street
5.7 mi · 10%
IL 56 West
4.24 mi · 8%
United States Route 30
2.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lisle
00h 37m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Naperville

6 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

31 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Yorkville. Straight-line distance: 39.13 mi (62.98 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
Yorkville

#2 Yorkville

City in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States

Population21,160
Coordinates41.6411400, -88.4472900
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
End: Yorkville (-88.44729, 41.64114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 18, 2026

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

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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.