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

The driving distance from Chatham, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.74 mi
01h 06m
Flight
31.81 mi
51.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.81 mi
Kilometers
51.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.74 mi
Kilometers
84.87 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Sat, Nov 7, 12:42 PM CST
Return by in Chatham
Sat, Nov 7, 1:49 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatham
2026-11-07T11:35
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Sat, Nov 7, 12:42 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatham
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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
Maywood
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Chatham
20.8 mi
00h 33m
To Hoffman Estates
31.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    96 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 84th Street

    670 ft · 32 sec · East 84th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    669 ft · 26 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 83rd Street

    2620 ft · 1 min · East 83rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South State Street

    33 m · 2 sec · South State Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West

    1231 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West

    732 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive

    2072 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue

    636 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 West
14.5 mi · 28%
Eisenhower Expressway
13.1 mi · 25%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.36 mi · 14%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 3%
Dan Ryan Expressway
1.33 mi · 3%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 290 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

14.5 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maywood
00h 33m from Chatham
Leave By
4:16 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chatham 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 Chatham to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Chatham and 31.9 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.49 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maywood

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

10 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

17 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 31.81 mi (51.2 km).

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#1 Chatham

Chatham is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7411500, -87.6125500
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.612223, 41.741155)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $8.49
Round trip
$16.97
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $8.49 $16.97
Mid-grade $5.19 $9.65 $19.30
Premium $5.75 $10.69 $21.39
Diesel $6.56 $12.21 $24.41

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatham and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 11:35:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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