How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Bellwood, IL?

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Bellwood, IL is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
17.95 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.05 mi
24.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.05 mi
Kilometers
24.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.95 mi
Kilometers
28.89 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellwood
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 5:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-10-15T16:23
Arrive Bellwood
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
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 Hoffman Estates
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 Hoffman Estates
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Bellwood
9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Bellwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Bode Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    532 ft · 11 sec · North Roselle Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Higgins Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    611 ft · 20 sec · Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, IL 64 East, I 294 North: Milwaukee, Truck Route

    2357 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    958 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Mannheim Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Mannheim Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mannheim Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 East
11.6 mi · 65%
West Higgins Road
2.46 mi · 14%
US 20 East
2.39 mi · 13%
North Mannheim Road
1.08 mi · 6%
Frontage Road
0.12 mi · 1%
North Roselle Road
0.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 290 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

7.17 mi · 00h 09m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 13m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Bellwood?

The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 8.9 miles from Hoffman Estates and 9 miles from Bellwood.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Hoffman Estates and Bellwood. Straight-line distance: 15.05 mi (24.22 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Bellwood

#2 Bellwood

Village in United States of America

Population18,436
Coordinates41.8814200, -87.8831200
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Bellwood (-87.88312, 41.88142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.33 $6.67
Premium $5.84 $3.68 $7.35
Diesel $6.57 $4.14 $8.28

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 Hoffman Estates and Bellwood. The current time is 16:23:09.

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.