How far is Riverdale, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Riverdale, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverdale and Arlington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverdale and Arlington Heights.
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Start on West 144th Street
11 m · 6 sec · West 144th Street
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Continue on West 144th Street
2365 ft · 1 min · West 144th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Halsted Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Halsted Street
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Turn right onto East 147th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East 147th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
3222 ft · 1 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 Riverdale and Arlington Heights.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Riverdale 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 Riverdale to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Oak Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Riverdale and 23.4 miles from Arlington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Riverdale and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Oak Brook
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 Oak Brook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverdale and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 36.17 mi (58.21 km).
#1 Riverdale
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,912 |
| Coordinates | 41.6333700, -87.6331000 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.22 | $12.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.02 | $14.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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