How far is Midlothian, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Midlothian, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
44.38 mi
00h 51m
Flight
34.74 mi
55.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.74 mi
Kilometers
55.91 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.38 mi
Kilometers
71.43 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in Midlothian
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midlothian
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Arlington Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midlothian
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
Oak Brook
IL

Village in DuPage County in Illinois

From Midlothian
21.5 mi
00h 25m
To Arlington Heights
22.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Midlothian and Arlington Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midlothian and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Pulaski Road

    26 m · 9 sec · Pulaski Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 147th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 147th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cicero Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Cicero Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    2787 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    17.3 mi · 21 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road

    647 ft · 15 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Arlington Heights Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Arlington Heights Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midlothian 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
27.7 mi · 62%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.3 mi · 14%
South Arlington Heights Road
3.07 mi · 7%
Cicero Avenue
2.56 mi · 6%
147th Street
1.02 mi · 2%
I 90 Toll West
0.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

17.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Brook
00h 25m from Midlothian
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Midlothian 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 Midlothian to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Midlothian and 22.9 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

5 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

19 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midlothian and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 34.74 mi (55.91 km).

Midlothian

#1 Midlothian

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,179
Coordinates41.6253100, -87.7175500
Altitude187
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: Crawford Avenue (-87.717641, 41.625309)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.93 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.84
3.14 gal · 11.86 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.92 $11.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.68 $13.35
Premium $4.65 $7.31 $14.61
Diesel $5.30 $8.33 $16.65

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 Midlothian and Arlington Heights. The current time is 00:17:51.

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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.