How far is Flagg, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Flagg, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flagg and Arlington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagg and Arlington Heights.
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Start on East Titus Road
19 m · 5 sec · East Titus Road
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Turn right onto South Grange Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · South Grange Road
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
120 m · 12 sec · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
83 m · 5 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto May Mart Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · May Mart Drive
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Turn left
1969 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
19.9 mi · 22 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago
2544 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
1584 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
1066 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
1781 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Euclid Avenue, Third District, Circuit Court
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Turn slight right onto Euclid Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Euclid Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flagg and Arlington Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Flagg and Isolated Rain Showers near Arlington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flagg to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Flagg and 43.7 miles from Arlington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Flagg and Isolated Rain Showers near Arlington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Riley
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flagg and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 61.05 mi (98.25 km).
#1 Flagg
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 12,745 |
| Coordinates | 41.8958600, -89.1409300 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
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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