How far is South Elgin, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?
The driving distance from South Elgin, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Elgin and Arlington Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Elgin and Arlington Heights.
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Start on South Center Street
12 m · 4 sec · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
608 ft · 14 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South Gilbert Street
104 m · 12 sec · South Gilbert Street
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Turn left onto East Middle Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Middle Street
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Continue on Bartlett Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Bartlett Road
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Turn left onto South Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Sutton Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
1849 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290, IL 53: Chicago, West Suburbs
2618 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
1584 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
1066 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 53 North: Northwest Suburbs
1781 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Euclid Avenue, Third District, Circuit Court
1856 ft · 45 sec
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Turn slight right onto Euclid Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · 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 South Elgin 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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7.28 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Elgin 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 South Elgin to Arlington Heights?
The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from South Elgin and 11.6 miles from Arlington Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Arlington Heights.
Stop Ideas Near South Barrington
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 South Barrington.
Glenview station
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Elgin and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 17.27 mi (27.79 km).
#1 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,646 |
| Coordinates | 41.9941900, -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.49 | $6.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.82 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
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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