How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Glendale Heights, IL?

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Glendale Heights, IL is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
9.79 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.89 mi
14.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.89 mi
Kilometers
14.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.79 mi
Kilometers
15.75 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glendale Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 AM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-10-15T11:30
Arrive Glendale Heights
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 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
Roselle
IL

Village in Ilinois, United States of America

From Hoffman Estates
4.9 mi
00h 10m
To Glendale Heights
4.9 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Glendale Heights.

  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

    4.1 mi · 9 min · South Roselle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Bloomingdale Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Bloomingdale Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Bloomingdale Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Bloomingdale Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Army Trail Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Army Trail Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Glen Ellyn Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Glen Ellyn Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winthrop Avenue

    843 ft · 42 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    25 m · 4 sec · Highland Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
102 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Roselle Road
4.11 mi · 42%
Glen Ellyn Road
1.43 mi · 15%
South Bloomingdale Road
1.43 mi · 15%
North Roselle Road
1.07 mi · 11%
East Army Trail Road
0.85 mi · 9%
North Bloomingdale Road
0.72 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Roselle Road

Continue on South Roselle Road

4.11 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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roselle
00h 10m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoffman Estates and Rain near Glendale Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Glendale Heights?

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Roselle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Hoffman Estates and 4.9 miles from Glendale Heights.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Roselle

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

25 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

31 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Glendale Heights. Straight-line distance: 8.89 mi (14.31 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Glendale Heights

#2 Glendale Heights

Town

Population33,351
Coordinates41.9146000, -88.0648600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Glendale Heights (-88.06486, 41.9146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.27
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $1.63 $3.27
Mid-grade $5.29 $1.85 $3.70
Premium $5.84 $2.04 $4.09
Diesel $6.57 $2.30 $4.60

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 Glendale Heights. The current time is 11:30:49.

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.