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

The driving distance from Newell, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 170.3 miles (274 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.23 mi
03h 05m
Flight
134.62 mi
216.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.62 mi
Kilometers
216.65 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.23 mi
Kilometers
273.96 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Sat, May 30, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in Newell
Sun, May 31, 1:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newell
2026-05-30T19:39
Arrive Arlington Heights
Sat, May 30, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newell
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bradley
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Newell
80.2 mi
01h 32m
To Arlington Heights
90.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Winter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 10 min · East Winter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Vermilion Street

    20.8 mi · 31 min · North Vermilion Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 2300 East

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 2300 East

  4. 4

    Continue on South Chicago St

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Chicago St

  5. 5

    Continue on 2300 East

    9.9 mi · 15 min · 2300 East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road

  9. 9

    Continue on S 7000E Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road

  10. 10

    Continue on E 7000S Road

    2797 ft · 53 sec · E 7000S Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1808 ft · 31 sec · South Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago

    1621 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    37 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

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

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

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

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road

    647 ft · 15 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  28. 28

    Continue on South Arlington Heights Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Arlington Heights Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newell and Arlington Heights.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
37.3 mi · 22%
Tri-State Tollway
31.1 mi · 18%
North Vermilion Street
20.8 mi · 12%
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 9%
County Road 2300 East
11.4 mi · 7%
2300 East
9.86 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

37 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
134.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bradley
01h 32m from Newell
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newell 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 Newell to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 170.3 miles (274 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bradley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Newell and 90.1 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.66 one way or $45.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bradley

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

3 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

44 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

46 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newell and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 134.62 mi (216.65 km).

Newell

#1 Newell

Township in Vermilion County, Illinois

Population12,736
Coordinates40.1630900, -87.5836300
Altitude201
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: East Winter Avenue (-87.583794, 40.161393)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.01 gal
22.74 L · about $22.66
Round trip
$45.33
12.02 gal · 45.48 L
Estimated CO2
53.4 kg one way
Round trip: 106.8 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.66 $45.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.56 $51.12
Premium $4.65 $27.97 $55.94
Diesel $5.30 $31.88 $63.75

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Newell and Arlington Heights. The current time is 19:39:55.

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.