Arlington Heights to Chicago Heights: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44 miles 70.8 km · straight line
57.2 miles estimated 92 km · driving distance
1h 9min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
156° SSE bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Chicago Heights?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Chicago Heights is 44 miles (70.8 km) as the crow flies. Chicago Heights is located SSE of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57.2 miles, taking about 1h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington Heights and Chicago Heights. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Arlington Heights to Chicago Heights

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 9min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 23min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Chicago Heights

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Chicago Heights
41.51°N, 87.64°W
America/Chicago
201m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 566 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients