How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Chatham, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Chatham, IL is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Chatham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Chatham.
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Start on Bode Road
10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
532 ft · 11 sec · North Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Higgins Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
611 ft · 20 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
23.7 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road
616 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
6.8 mi · 9 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward 83rd Street
991 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 83rd Street
938 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lafayette Avenue
117 m · 10 sec · South Lafayette Avenue
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Turn left onto West 83rd Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 83rd Street
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Turn right onto South Rhodes Avenue
669 ft · 31 sec · South Rhodes Avenue
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Turn right onto East 84th Street
66 m · 15 sec · East 84th Street
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Turn left
96 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Chatham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 290 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
23.7 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hoffman Estates and Mostly Clear near Chatham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Chatham?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Hoffman Estates and 20.8 miles from Chatham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoffman Estates and Mostly Clear near Chatham.
Stop Ideas Near Maywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Chatham. Straight-line distance: 31.81 mi (51.2 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chatham
Chatham is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7411500, -87.6125500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatham (-87.61255, 41.74115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.56 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $7.62 | $15.25 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $9.65 | $19.29 |
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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