How far is Breese, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Breese, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
303.58 mi
04h 50m
Flight
249.08 mi
400.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.08 mi
Kilometers
400.86 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
303.58 mi
Kilometers
488.57 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Apr 30, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Breese
Thu, Apr 30, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Breese
2026-04-30T12:21
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Apr 30, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Breese
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From Breese
153.4 mi
02h 25m
To Hoffman Estates
150.2 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Breese and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Route 50 West

    102 m · 16 sec · Old Route 50 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2896 ft · 58 sec · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jamestown Road

    681 ft · 15 sec · Jamestown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1524 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto N Mine St

    1107 ft · 14 sec · N Mine St

  9. 9

    Continue on North Mine Street

    106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2149 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    185.5 mi · 3 hr 21 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
185 mi · 61%
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 15%
Tri-State Tollway
22.8 mi · 8%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 5%
Saint Charles Road West
12.8 mi · 4%
Jamestown Road
8.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

185 mi · 03h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
249.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
02h 25m from Breese
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Breese 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 Breese to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 303.6 miles (488.6 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Breese and 150.2 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.39 one way or $80.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Champaign, 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 Champaign.

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Breese and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 249.08 mi (400.86 km).

Breese

#1 Breese

City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.

Population4,538
Coordinates38.6106000, -89.5270300
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Route 50 West (-89.527015, 38.61077)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.71 gal
40.55 L · about $40.39
Round trip
$80.77
21.42 gal · 81.1 L
Estimated CO2
95.2 kg one way
Round trip: 190.4 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.39 $80.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.55 $91.10
Premium $4.65 $49.84 $99.69
Diesel $5.30 $56.81 $113.61

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Breese and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 12:21:19.

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.