How far is Paris, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Paris, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Arlington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Arlington Heights.
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Start on West Court Street
102 m · 20 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left onto IL Route 1
2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1
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Continue on Georgetown Road
10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on 1575 E US 36
1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36
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Continue on Georgetown Road
6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street
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Continue on Georgetown Road
13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign
1238 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West
2147 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
32.3 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit straight toward Neil Street
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Neil Street
752 ft · 26 sec · North Neil Street
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Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
1336 ft · 38 sec · East Marketview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Street
3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
108.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 West, I 90: O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, Rockford, River Road
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West Toll, I 90 East: Rockford, Chicago
1534 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll West: Rockford
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road
1803 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road
647 ft · 15 sec · North Arlington Heights Road
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Continue on South Arlington Heights Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · South Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · East 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 Paris and Arlington Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Paris 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 Paris to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 233.1 miles (375.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Onarga is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Paris and 121.1 miles from Arlington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.8 miles (276.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.04 one way or $62.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paris and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Onarga
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 Onarga.
Gilman
Kankakee
Rantoul
Dwight station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 171.8 mi (276.49 km).
#1 Paris
City in Illinois
| Population | 8,144 |
| Coordinates | 39.6111500, -87.6961400 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 375 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
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 | $31.04 | $62.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.30 | $76.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.65 | $87.30 |
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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