How far is Glen Ellyn, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Glen Ellyn, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.24 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.44 mi
18.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.44 mi
Kilometers
18.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.24 mi
Kilometers
24.52 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 1:47 PM CDT
Return by in Glen Ellyn
Thu, Oct 15, 2:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Ellyn
2026-10-15T13:25
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 1:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glen Ellyn
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Glen Ellyn
7.7 mi
00h 10m
To Hoffman Estates
7.6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Glen Ellyn and Hoffman Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Ellyn and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue

    22 m · 8 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.62 mi · 57%
North Main Street
1.8 mi · 12%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 11%
North Avenue
1.34 mi · 9%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 7%
I 355 Toll North
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left

4.64 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 10m from Glen Ellyn
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Glen Ellyn and 7.6 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.52 one way or $5.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Glen Ellyn and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Ellyn and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 11.44 mi (18.41 km).

Glen Ellyn

#1 Glen Ellyn

Town in DuPage County, Illinois, USA

Population27,402
Coordinates41.8775300, -88.0670100
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Avenue (-88.066991, 41.877467)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.04 L · about $2.52
Round trip
$5.04
1.08 gal · 4.08 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.52 $5.04
Mid-grade $5.29 $2.86 $5.72
Premium $5.84 $3.15 $6.30
Diesel $6.57 $3.55 $7.10

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 Glen Ellyn and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 13:25:30.

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.