How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Harvard, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Harvard, IL is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in McHenry and Kane counties, 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 Harvard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Harvard.
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Start on Bode Road
10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto West Central Road
2157 ft · 51 sec · West Central Road
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Take the ramp left
2449 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
22.7 mi · 24 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Hampshire, Marengo
2399 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2537 ft · 53 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Grant Highway
1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway
28 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Grant Highway
60 m · 4 sec · East Grant Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway
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Turn right onto South State Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · South State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Division Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Harvard.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
22.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harvard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Harvard?
The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Huntley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Hoffman Estates and 23.4 miles from Harvard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $7.70 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harvard.
Stop Ideas Near Huntley
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 Huntley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Harvard. Straight-line distance: 37.86 mi (60.93 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harvard
Private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,979 |
| Coordinates | 42.4222400, -88.6137100 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harvard (-88.61371, 42.42224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $4.67 | $7.70 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
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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