Arlington Heights to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

429.9 miles 691.8 km · straight line
515.9 miles estimated 830.2 km · driving distance
10h 23min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
103° ESE bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Pittsburgh is 429.9 miles (691.8 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ESE of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 515.9 miles, taking about 10h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Arlington Heights in Illinois and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Arlington Heights and Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 23min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 28min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 52min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 143 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients