Arlington Heights to Waukesha: Road Trip Guide & Distance

65.1 miles 104.7 km · straight line
81.3 miles estimated 130.9 km · driving distance
1h 38min estimated drive time
$8 - $10 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
349° N bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Waukesha?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Waukesha is 65.1 miles (104.7 km) as the crow flies. Waukesha is located N of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 81.3 miles, taking about 1h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in United States — Arlington Heights in Illinois and Waukesha 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 Waukesha. 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 Waukesha

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 38min $8 - $10 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 58min $7–$12* Budget
Train ~1h 33min $10–$28* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Waukesha

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Waukesha
43.01°N, 88.23°W
America/Chicago
248m 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 382.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients