How far is Highwood, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?
The driving distance from Highwood, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highwood and Hoffman Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highwood and Hoffman Estates.
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Start on Prairie Avenue
71 m · 9 sec · Prairie Avenue
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Turn right onto Green Bay Road
3103 ft · 1 min · Green Bay Road
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Continue on Green Bay Road
2785 ft · 1 min · Green Bay Road
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Deerfield Road
639 ft · 13 sec · Deerfield Road
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Continue on Deerfield Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Deerfield Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 94 East Toll: Chicago
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Willow Road
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
1015 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Willow Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Willow Road
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Continue on Palatine Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Palatine Road
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 South
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72: Higgins Road
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto West Frontage Road
125 m · 11 sec · West Frontage Road
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Turn right onto East Higgins Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Higgins Road
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Continue on West Higgins Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto Bode Road
5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highwood and Hoffman Estates.
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.
Palatine Road
Continue on Palatine Road
6.23 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Highwood 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 Highwood to Hoffman Estates?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Prospect Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Highwood and 13.9 miles from Hoffman Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Highwood and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Prospect Heights
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highwood and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.33 km).
#1 Highwood
City in Illinois
| Population | 5,301 |
| Coordinates | 42.1997500, -87.8092300 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.55 | $11.09 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.24 | $12.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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