How far is Chicago, IL from Hampshire, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago, IL to Hampshire, IL is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.26 mi
01h 20m
Flight
48.35 mi
77.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.35 mi
Kilometers
77.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.26 mi
Kilometers
92.15 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampshire
Tue, Jun 2, 1:31 PM CDT
Return by in Chicago
Tue, Jun 2, 2:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago
2026-06-02T12:11
Arrive Hampshire
Tue, Jun 2, 1:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicago
9:30 PM CDT
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
Hoffman Estates
IL

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Chicago
28.6 mi
00h 40m
To Hampshire
28.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago and Hampshire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago and Hampshire.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    943 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Cermak Road

    947 ft · 26 sec · West Cermak Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Halsted Street

    737 ft · 17 sec · South Halsted Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Canalport Avenue

    881 ft · 23 sec · South Canalport Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Ruble Street

    676 ft · 23 sec · South Ruble Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Kennedy Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Montrose Avenue

    1041 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Milwaukee Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Northwest Highway

    21 m · 2 sec · North Northwest Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Northwest Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Northwest Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Bryn Mawr Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bryn Mawr Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 Toll West

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    30.1 mi · 32 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Huntley, Woodstock

    2605 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 47 South: Elburn

    2951 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South State Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chicago and Hampshire.

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
30.1 mi · 53%
Kennedy Expressway
7.92 mi · 14%
West Higgins Road
3.08 mi · 5%
West Bryn Mawr Avenue
1.79 mi · 3%
North Milwaukee Avenue
1.14 mi · 2%
North Northwest Highway
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

30.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman Estates
00h 40m from Chicago
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chicago and Sunny near Hampshire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chicago to Hampshire?

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Chicago and 28.6 miles from Hampshire.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chicago and Sunny near Hampshire.

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

30 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

31 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago and Hampshire. Straight-line distance: 48.35 mi (77.81 km).

Chicago

#1 Chicago

The third most populous city in the United States and the center of the Chicago metropolitan area.

Population2,677,643
Coordinates41.850033, -87.6500523
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Hampshire

#2 Hampshire

Village in Illinois, United States

Population6,207
Coordinates42.0978000, -88.5303600
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Chicago (-87.650052, 41.850033)
End: Hampshire (-88.53036, 42.0978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago and Hampshire. The current time is 12:11:04.

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.