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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.16 mi
03h 43m
Flight
171.8 mi
276.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.8 mi
Kilometers
276.49 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.16 mi
Kilometers
375.23 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM CDT
Return by in Paris
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Arlington Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 10:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paris
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Onarga
IL

Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America

From Paris
112 mi
01h 51m
To Arlington Heights
121.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 23 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Street

    102 m · 20 sec · West Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto IL Route 1

    2.4 mi · 6 min · IL Route 1

  3. 3

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    10 mi · 15 min · Georgetown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 1575 E US 36

    1700 ft · 29 sec · 1575 E US 36

  5. 5

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Georgetown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Georgetown Road

    13.7 mi · 21 min · Georgetown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West: Champaign

    1238 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West

    2147 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Neil Street

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on North Neil Street

    752 ft · 26 sec · North Neil Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Marketview Drive

    1336 ft · 38 sec · East Marketview Drive

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Market Street

    3 mi · 4 min · North Market Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Kankakee

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  17. 17

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

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    10.3 mi · 13 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

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

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

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

    1534 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

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

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    929 ft · 12 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Arlington Heights Road

    1803 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto North Arlington Heights Road

    647 ft · 15 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Arlington Heights Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · South Arlington Heights Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 2 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  31. 31

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
108 mi · 46%
I 74 West
33 mi · 14%
Tri-State Tollway
31.1 mi · 13%
Georgetown Road
29.8 mi · 13%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6.3 mi · 3%
South Arlington Heights Road
3.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
171.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onarga
01h 51m from Paris
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Gilman

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

Kankakee

46 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

47 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Dwight station

55 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 171.8 mi (276.49 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

City in Illinois

Population8,144
Coordinates39.6111500, -87.6961400
Altitude220
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: West Court Street (-87.696141, 39.611195)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.14 L · about $31.04
Round trip
$62.07
16.46 gal · 62.28 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and Arlington Heights. The current time is 06:26:57.

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.