How far is Hawthorn Woods, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Hawthorn Woods, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
13.17 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.14 mi
19.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.14 mi
Kilometers
19.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.17 mi
Kilometers
21.2 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:57 PM CDT
Return by in Hawthorn Woods
Thu, Oct 15, 1:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawthorn Woods
2026-10-15T12:29
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hawthorn Woods
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
Inverness
IL

Village in United States of America

From Hawthorn Woods
6.8 mi
00h 14m
To Hoffman Estates
6.4 mi
00h 14m

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 Hawthorn Woods and Hoffman Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorn Woods and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Circle Drive

    532 ft · 20 sec · Circle Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Circle Drive

    52 m · 11 sec · Circle Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old McHenry Road

    2278 ft · 51 sec · Old McHenry Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Quentin Road

    2400 ft · 1 min · Quentin Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    40 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Quentin Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Quentin Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Northwest Highway

    3119 ft · 1 min · West Northwest Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Baldwin Road

    903 ft · 25 sec · West Baldwin Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · 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 Hawthorn Woods 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Quentin Road
6.55 mi · 50%
North Roselle Road
5.65 mi · 43%
West Northwest Highway
0.59 mi · 4%
Old McHenry Road
0.43 mi · 3%
West Baldwin Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Circle Drive
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Quentin Road

Turn left onto Quentin Road

6.09 mi · 00h 11m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
12.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inverness
00h 14m from Hawthorn Woods
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hawthorn Woods 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 Hawthorn Woods to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Inverness is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Hawthorn Woods and 6.4 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:34 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 Hawthorn Woods and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Inverness

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

24 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

38 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

38 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

43 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorn Woods and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 12.14 mi (19.53 km).

Hawthorn Woods

#1 Hawthorn Woods

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,782
Coordinates42.2169700, -88.0495200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Drive (-88.049841, 42.216837)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.29
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawthorn Woods and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 12:29:24.

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.