How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Arlington Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Arlington Heights, IL is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
8.97 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.98 mi
9.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.98 mi
Kilometers
9.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.97 mi
Kilometers
14.44 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Arlington Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hoffman Estates
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Palatine
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Hoffman Estates
4 mi
00h 08m
To Arlington Heights
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on Bode Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Roselle Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Roselle Road

    2262 ft · 49 sec · South Roselle Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

    5 mi · 10 min · Euclid Avenue

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights.

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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Euclid Avenue
5.04 mi · 56%
North Roselle Road
2.49 mi · 28%
South Roselle Road
0.43 mi · 5%
Bode Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Euclid Avenue

Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

5.04 mi · 00h 10m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palatine
00h 08m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoffman Estates and Sunny near Arlington Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Arlington Heights?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Palatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Hoffman Estates and 5 miles from Arlington Heights.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoffman Estates and Sunny near Arlington Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Palatine

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

19 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

38 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.63 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Arlington Heights

#2 Arlington Heights

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois

Population75,101
Coordinates42.0883600, -87.9806300
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Bode Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)
End: East Euclid Avenue (-87.980632, 42.088281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoffman Estates and Arlington Heights. The current time is 22:42:17.

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.