How far is Orland Park, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Orland Park, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
39.53 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.31 mi
52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.31 mi
Kilometers
52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.61 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 AM CDT
Return by in Orland Park
Wed, Apr 15, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orland Park
2026-04-15T05:58
Arrive Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orland Park
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
Hillside
IL

Village in United States of America

From Orland Park
19.8 mi
00h 25m
To Arlington Heights
19.8 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on South La Grange Road

    12 m · 3 sec · South La Grange Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    25 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street

    35 m · 9 sec · West 143rd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South La Grange Road

    9.5 mi · 16 min · South La Grange Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

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

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

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

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road

    647 ft · 15 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Arlington Heights Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Arlington Heights Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orland Park 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
15.2 mi · 38%
South La Grange Road
9.52 mi · 24%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.3 mi · 16%
South Arlington Heights Road
3.07 mi · 8%
I 294 North
1.68 mi · 4%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
1.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

10.3 mi · 00h 13m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 25m from Orland Park
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Orland Park 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 Orland Park to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Orland Park and 19.8 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Orland Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orland Park and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 32.31 mi (52 km).

Orland Park

#1 Orland Park

Village in Illinois

Population57,347
Coordinates41.6303100, -87.8539400
Altitude215
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: US 45 (-87.853929, 41.63031)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orland Park and Arlington Heights. The current time is 05:58:33.

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.