How far is Hillside, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Hillside, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillside and Arlington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillside and Arlington Heights.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Wolf Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Saint Charles Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Saint Charles Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 West
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 North: Kingery Highway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on Busse Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Busse Road
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Continue on South Busse Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Busse Road
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Turn left onto West Algonquin Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto South Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · East 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 Hillside and Arlington Heights.
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.
Busse Road
Continue on Busse Road
4.13 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hillside 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 Hillside to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Wood Dale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Hillside and 12.2 miles from Arlington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hillside and Partly Sunny near Arlington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Wood Dale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wood Dale.
La Grange Road
Glenview station
Summit
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillside and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.28 km).
#1 Hillside
Village in United States of America
| Population | 7,785 |
| Coordinates | 41.8778100, -87.9028400 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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