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

The driving distance from Northville, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
70.95 mi
01h 24m
Flight
52.04 mi
83.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.04 mi
Kilometers
83.75 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.95 mi
Kilometers
114.19 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Northville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northville
2026-04-19T03:52
Arrive Arlington Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northville
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
North Aurora
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Northville
35 mi
00h 42m
To Arlington Heights
36 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway 2

    753 ft · 15 sec · County Highway 2

  2. 2

    Continue on East 2351st Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · East 2351st Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North Gage Street

    3261 ft · 2 min · North Gage Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    10.3 mi · 18 min · West Church Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Eldamain Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Eldamain Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Galena Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Galena Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Bridge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 56 East: Chicago

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    22.1 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward East Euclid Avenue, Third District, Circuit Court

    1856 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Euclid Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · 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 Northville 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IL 56 East
22.6 mi · 32%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19 mi · 27%
West Church Street
10.3 mi · 15%
East 2351st Road
4.31 mi · 6%
North Bridge Street
4.03 mi · 6%
Eldamain Road
3.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

IL 56 East

Merge slight left

22.1 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Aurora
00h 42m from Northville
Leave By
3:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Northville 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 Northville to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Northville and 36 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Aurora

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

24 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

37 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

38 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northville and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 52.04 mi (83.75 km).

Northville

#1 Northville

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population6,753
Coordinates41.5633600, -88.7053500
Altitude200
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: County Highway 2 (-88.705466, 41.563378)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Northville and Arlington Heights. The current time is 03:52:45.

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.