How far is Coal City, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Coal City, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
64.58 mi
01h 10m
Flight
53.24 mi
85.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.24 mi
Kilometers
85.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.58 mi
Kilometers
103.93 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM CDT
Return by in Coal City
Thu, Oct 15, 4:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal City
2026-10-15T14:19
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal City
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
Romeoville
IL

Town

From Coal City
32.2 mi
00h 35m
To Hoffman Estates
32.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal City and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on West Division Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Division Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Coal City Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Coal City Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North: Joliet

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    32.6 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  11. 11

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
32.8 mi · 51%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
23.9 mi · 37%
West Division Street
2.01 mi · 3%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 3%
I 355 North
1.17 mi · 2%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

32.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
53.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romeoville
00h 35m from Coal City
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Coal City 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 Coal City to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Romeoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Coal City and 32.3 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Coal City and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Romeoville

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal City and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 53.24 mi (85.68 km).

Coal City

#1 Coal City

Village in United States of America

Population5,351
Coordinates41.2878100, -88.2856200
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: West Division Street (-88.285617, 41.287738)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $10.64
Round trip
$21.27
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $10.64 $21.27
Mid-grade $5.29 $12.07 $24.13
Premium $5.84 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $6.57 $14.98 $29.96

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal City and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 14:19:33.

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.