How far is Jackson, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Jackson, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Arlington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Arlington Heights.
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Start on 990N
737 ft · 20 sec · 990N
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Turn right
1266 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp straight
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North, US 150 West: Terre Haute
1043 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on North 6th Street
1502 ft · 18 sec · North 6th Street
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Continue straight
57.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Turn straight onto Chicago
63.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Continue straight
80.6 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
746 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Joliet Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Glenwood Dyer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Glenwood Dyer Road
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Turn right onto Torrence Avenue
3.7 mi · 6 min · Torrence Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
24.3 mi · 30 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road
647 ft · 15 sec · North Arlington Heights Road
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Continue on 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 Jackson 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.
Chicago
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80.6 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 272.9 miles (439.2 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hallock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Jackson and 136.4 miles from Arlington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.31 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Hallock
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 Hallock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 233.3 mi (375.46 km).
#1 Jackson
County in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,488 |
| Coordinates | 38.7211600, -87.6503000 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: Arlington Heights (-87.98063, 42.08836)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 439 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.96 | $81.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.82 | $89.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.08 | $102.16 |
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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