How far is Morris, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Morris, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 10m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morris and Arlington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris and Arlington Heights.
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Start on the route
15 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Division Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Joliet
1971 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
2.7 mi · 4 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 Morris 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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Morris 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 Morris to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Bolingbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Morris and 33.6 miles from Arlington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morris and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Bolingbrook
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 Bolingbrook.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 55.39 mi (89.14 km).
#1 Morris
City in Illinois
| Population | 15,162 |
| Coordinates | 41.3572500, -88.4211800 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $8.94 | $17.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.57 | $25.14 |
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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