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

The driving distance from Bellwood, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
22.9 mi
00h 28m
Flight
15.15 mi
24.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.15 mi
Kilometers
24.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.9 mi
Kilometers
36.85 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM CDT
Return by in Bellwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellwood
2026-04-19T02:51
Arrive Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
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 Bellwood
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
Park Ridge
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Bellwood
9.3 mi
00h 14m
To Arlington Heights
13.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
51°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 Bellwood and Arlington Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mannheim Road

    5.3 mi · 11 min · Mannheim Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Irving Park Road

    1357 ft · 23 sec · Irving Park Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1739 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road

    647 ft · 15 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Arlington Heights Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Arlington Heights Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.3 mi · 28%
Mannheim Road
5.27 mi · 23%
South Arlington Heights Road
3.07 mi · 13%
Tri-State Tollway
1.52 mi · 7%
I 90 Toll West
0.79 mi · 3%
Arlington Heights Road
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

6.12 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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Ridge
00h 14m from Bellwood
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellwood and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Bellwood and 13.6 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

22 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellwood and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 15.15 mi (24.38 km).

Bellwood

#1 Bellwood

Village in United States of America

Population18,436
Coordinates41.8814200, -87.8831200
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Arlington Heights

#2 Arlington Heights

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Population75,101
Coordinates42.0883600, -87.9806300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Mannheim Road (-87.883248, 41.881418)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.65 $3.77 $7.54
Diesel $5.30 $4.30 $8.59

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 Bellwood and Arlington Heights. The current time is 02:51:20.

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.