Arlington Heights to Park Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

44.2 miles 71.1 km · straight line
57.4 miles estimated 92.4 km · driving distance
1h 9min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
159° SSE bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Park Forest?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Park Forest is 44.2 miles (71.1 km) as the crow flies. Park Forest is located SSE of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 57.4 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 Park Forest. 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 Park Forest

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

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Park Forest

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Park Forest
41.49°N, 87.67°W
America/Chicago
217m 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 563.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients