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

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Breese, IL is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
304.3 mi
05h 46m
Flight
249.08 mi
400.86 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.08 mi
Kilometers
400.86 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.3 mi
Kilometers
489.72 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Breese
Thu, Apr 30, 4:51 PM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Apr 30, 10:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-04-30T11:04
Arrive Breese
Thu, Apr 30, 4:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoffman Estates
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From Hoffman Estates
152.2 mi
02h 53m
To Breese
152.1 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    40.9 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    2330 ft · 57 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50: Salem, Sandoval

    25 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Poplar Street

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Poplar Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Poplar

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Poplar

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  29. 29

    Continue on N Mine St

    1107 ft · 16 sec · N Mine St

  30. 30

    Turn right onto West Missouri Avenue

    14.1 mi · 16 min · West Missouri Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    1 mi · 1 min · 12th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    8 mi · 9 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right

    2044 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Jamestown Road

    1680 ft · 34 sec · Jamestown Road

  35. 35

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    2775 ft · 55 sec · North Walnut Street

  36. 36

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 6 sec

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Old Route 50 West

    70 m · 5 sec · Old Route 50 West

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 50 West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
230 mi · 76%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 6%
West Missouri Avenue
14.1 mi · 5%
I 290 East
13.7 mi · 5%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 mi · 2%
Poplar
2.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

188 mi · 03h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
249.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
02h 53m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoffman Estates and Sunny near Breese.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km) and usually takes 05h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.2 miles from Hoffman Estates and 152.1 miles from Breese.

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

The direct path is about 249.1 miles (400.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.50 one way or $81.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Breese. Straight-line distance: 249.08 mi (400.86 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Breese

City in Illinois, USA; suburb of Greater St.

Population4,538
Coordinates38.6106000, -89.5270300
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Breese (-89.52703, 38.6106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.65 L · about $40.50
Round trip
$81.00
21.48 gal · 81.3 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.50 $81.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.68 $91.35
Premium $4.65 $49.98 $99.97
Diesel $5.30 $56.96 $113.93

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoffman Estates and Breese. The current time is 11:04:53.

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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.