How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.13 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.98 mi
9.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.98 mi
Kilometers
9.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.13 mi
Kilometers
14.69 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Arlington Heights
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington Heights
2026-04-23T00:23
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Arlington Heights
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rolling Meadows
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Arlington Heights
4 mi
00h 07m
To Hoffman Estates
5.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Hoffman Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on East Euclid Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · East Euclid Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Arlington Heights Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Golf Road

    3216 ft · 56 sec · West Golf Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Golf Road

    4.4 mi · 9 min · Golf Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    2485 ft · 1 min · North Roselle Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Hoffman Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Golf Road
4.41 mi · 48%
North Arlington Heights Road
2.56 mi · 28%
West Golf Road
0.61 mi · 7%
North Roselle Road
0.47 mi · 5%
East Euclid Avenue
0.01 mi
Bode Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Golf Road

Continue on Golf Road

4.41 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolling Meadows
00h 07m from Arlington Heights
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Hoffman Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Arlington Heights and 5.1 miles from Hoffman Estates.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington Heights and Mostly Sunny near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rolling Meadows, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rolling Meadows.

RAIL

Glenview station

17 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

36 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.63 km).

Arlington Heights

#1 Arlington Heights

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Population75,101
Coordinates42.0883600, -87.9806300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.22 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.44 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington Heights and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 00:23:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.