How far is Goodings Grove, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Goodings Grove, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
32.98 mi
00h 53m
Flight
31.83 mi
51.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.83 mi
Kilometers
51.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.98 mi
Kilometers
53.08 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 9:46 AM CDT
Return by in Goodings Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 10:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodings Grove
2026-04-17T08:52
Arrive Arlington Heights
Fri, Apr 17, 9:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodings Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oakbrook Terrace
IL

City in DuPage County, Illinois

From Goodings Grove
16.5 mi
00h 26m
To Arlington Heights
16.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goodings Grove and Arlington Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodings Grove and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on West 143rd Street

    15 m · 5 sec · West 143rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Bell Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Bell Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Archer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Archer Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on IL 83

    1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83

  5. 5

    Continue on Kingery Highway

    17.7 mi · 26 min · Kingery Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Busse Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Busse Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Busse Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Busse Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Algonquin Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Algonquin Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Arlington Heights Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Arlington Heights Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodings Grove 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kingery Highway
17.7 mi · 54%
Busse Road
4.13 mi · 13%
South Bell Road
3.85 mi · 12%
South Arlington Heights Road
3.07 mi · 9%
West Algonquin Road
1.3 mi · 4%
Archer Avenue
1.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kingery Highway

Continue on Kingery Highway

17.7 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakbrook Terrace
00h 26m from Goodings Grove
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Goodings Grove and Partly Sunny near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodings Grove to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Oakbrook Terrace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Goodings Grove and 16.5 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Goodings Grove and Partly Sunny near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Oakbrook Terrace

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

9 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

17 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodings Grove and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 31.83 mi (51.22 km).

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#1 Goodings Grove

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population18,569
Coordinates41.6292000, -87.9308900
Altitude231
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: Goodings Grove (-87.93089, 41.6292)
End: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.41 L · about $4.37
Round trip
$8.75
2.32 gal · 8.82 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.37 $8.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $4.65 $5.40 $10.80
Diesel $5.30 $6.15 $12.31

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodings Grove and Arlington Heights. The current time is 08:52:56.

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.