How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Boulder Hill, IL?

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Boulder Hill, IL is about 33.6 miles (54 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.58 mi
01h 01m
Flight
26.36 mi
42.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.36 mi
Kilometers
42.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.58 mi
Kilometers
54.04 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boulder Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-04-23T07:04
Arrive Boulder Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoffman Estates
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Winfield
IL

Incorporated village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Hoffman Estates
16.8 mi
00h 30m
To Boulder Hill
16.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Boulder Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Bode Road

    5 m · 8 sec · Bode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Roselle Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Roselle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 390 Toll West

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1342 ft · 27 sec · Lake Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenbrook Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Farm Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · County Farm Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Geneva Road

    1721 ft · 40 sec · West Geneva Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Winfield Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · North Winfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Butterfield Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Butterfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Eola Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · North Eola Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Ogden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Briarcliff Road

    95 m · 19 sec · Briarcliff Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fernwood Road

    92 m · 15 sec · Fernwood Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Greenbriar Road

    1618 ft · 1 min · Greenbriar Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Circle Drive East

    1261 ft · 56 sec · Circle Drive East

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive East

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Farm Road
5.94 mi · 18%
North Eola Road
5.85 mi · 17%
North Winfield Road
4.19 mi · 12%
Butterfield Road
3.43 mi · 10%
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
3.27 mi · 10%
West Ogden Avenue
2.45 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

County Farm Road

Turn left onto County Farm Road

5.94 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 30m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoffman Estates and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Boulder Hill?

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Hoffman Estates and 16.8 miles from Boulder Hill.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoffman Estates and Mostly Sunny near Boulder Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

25 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

38 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Boulder Hill. Straight-line distance: 26.36 mi (42.42 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boulder Hill

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,108
Coordinates41.7125300, -88.3361800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Boulder Hill (-88.33618, 41.71253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 Boulder Hill. The current time is 07:04:06.

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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.