Arlington Heights to Milwaukee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.8 miles 105.9 km · straight line
76 miles actual route 122.3 km · driving distance
1h 34min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Milwaukee?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Milwaukee is 65.8 miles (105.9 km) as the crow flies. Milwaukee is located N of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 76 miles, taking about 1h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Arlington Heights in Illinois and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

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 Milwaukee. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Milwaukee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 34min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 53min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Milwaukee

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 378.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM