Arlington Heights to Kankakee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

67.2 miles 108.1 km · straight line
83.9 miles estimated 135.1 km · driving distance
1h 41min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
175° S bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Kankakee?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Kankakee is 67.2 miles (108.1 km) as the crow flies. Kankakee is located S of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 83.9 miles, taking about 1h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. 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. 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 Kankakee. 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 Kankakee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 41min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 1min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~1h 36min $10–$29* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Kankakee

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Kankakee
41.12°N, 87.86°W
America/Chicago
200m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 22 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 370.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients