How far is Carol Stream, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?
The driving distance from Carol Stream, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carol Stream and Hoffman Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carol Stream and Hoffman Estates.
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Start on West Thunderbird Trail
1243 ft · 55 sec · West Thunderbird Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Aztec Drive
49 m · 12 sec · Aztec Drive
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Turn left onto Thunderbird Trail
62 m · 11 sec · Thunderbird Trail
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Turn right onto Kuhn Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Kuhn Road
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Turn left onto Lies Road West
2795 ft · 1 min · Lies Road West
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Turn right onto North County Farm Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North County Farm Road
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Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenbrook Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Street
98 m · 11 sec · Lake Street
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Take the ramp straight toward IL 390 East: Elgin OHare Expresway
2803 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road
1774 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto Bode Road
10 m · 1 sec · Bode Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carol Stream and Hoffman Estates.
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.
North Roselle Road
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
3.4 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carol Stream and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carol Stream to Hoffman Estates?
The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Hanover Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Carol Stream and 6.6 miles from Hoffman Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carol Stream and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Hanover Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hanover Park.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carol Stream and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 9.43 mi (15.18 km).
#1 Carol Stream
Town
| Population | 38,821 |
| Coordinates | 41.9125300, -88.1347900 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bode Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $2.15 | $4.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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