How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Du Quoin, IL?

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Du Quoin, IL is about 336 miles (540.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
336.04 mi
06h 26m
Flight
285.17 mi
458.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.17 mi
Kilometers
458.94 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.04 mi
Kilometers
540.81 km
Drive Time
06h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Du Quoin
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Wed, Apr 15, 8:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-04-14T19:41
Arrive Du Quoin
Wed, Apr 15, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoffman Estates
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Hoffman Estates
168.1 mi
03h 13m
To Du Quoin
168 mi
03h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Du Quoin.

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1815 ft · 44 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1279 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Illinois Route 14

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 14

  27. 27

    Continue on State Street

    12.6 mi · 19 min · State Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
255 mi · 76%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 6%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 5%
I 290 East
13.7 mi · 4%
State Street
12.6 mi · 4%
Cicero Avenue
4.89 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 26m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
285.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
03h 13m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
11:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hoffman Estates and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Du Quoin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Du Quoin?

The road trip is about 336 miles (540.8 km) and usually takes 06h 26m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.1 miles from Hoffman Estates and 168 miles from Du Quoin.

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

The direct path is about 285.1 miles (458.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.72 one way or $89.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hoffman Estates and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Du Quoin.

Stop Ideas Near Pesotum

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Du Quoin. Straight-line distance: 285.17 mi (458.94 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Du Quoin

#2 Du Quoin

City in Illinois, USA

Population5,591
Coordinates38.0114400, -89.2361900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Du Quoin (-89.23619, 38.01144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 541 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.86 gal
44.89 L · about $44.72
Round trip
$89.45
23.72 gal · 89.78 L
Estimated CO2
105.4 kg one way
Round trip: 210.8 kg / 465 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.72 $89.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.44 $100.88
Premium $4.65 $55.20 $110.39
Diesel $5.30 $62.91 $125.81

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoffman Estates and Du Quoin. The current time is 19:41:04.

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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.