How far is Crest Hill, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Crest Hill, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
46.01 mi
01h 04m
Flight
37.37 mi
60.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.37 mi
Kilometers
60.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.01 mi
Kilometers
74.05 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Return by in Crest Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crest Hill
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Arlington Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crest Hill
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
Belmont
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Crest Hill
23 mi
00h 32m
To Arlington Heights
23 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Oakland Avenue

    861 ft · 43 sec · Oakland Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Theodore Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · Theodore Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · West 9th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 159th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 159th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 355 North: West Suburbs

    2577 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    27 mi · 33 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward East Euclid Avenue, Third District, Circuit Court

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Euclid Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Euclid Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
35.3 mi · 77%
Broadway Street
2.95 mi · 6%
West 9th Street
2.9 mi · 6%
Euclid Avenue
2.45 mi · 5%
West 159th Street
0.85 mi · 2%
Theodore Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

27 mi · 00h 33m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
37.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 32m from Crest Hill
Leave By
4:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Crest Hill and 23 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

14 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crest Hill and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 37.37 mi (60.14 km).

Crest Hill

#1 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population21,153
Coordinates41.5547500, -88.0986700
Altitude196
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: Crest Hill (-88.09867, 41.55475)
End: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.89 $13.78
Premium $4.65 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.30 $8.59 $17.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Crest Hill and Arlington Heights. The current time is 03:55:53.

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.