How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Homewood, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Homewood, IL is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Homewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Homewood.
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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
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.5 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hazel Crest, Homewood
1168 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right
1676 ft · 26 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway
1387 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Dixie Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Dixie Highway
562 ft · 20 sec · Dixie Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway
2535 ft · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto 183rd Street
20 m · 2 sec · 183rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 183rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Homewood.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Continue on Tri-State Tollway
15.1 mi · 00h 19m
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 Homewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Homewood?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 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?
Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Hoffman Estates and 22.9 miles from Homewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Homewood.
Stop Ideas Near Western Springs
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 Western Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 39.76 mi (63.98 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Homewood
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,475 |
| Coordinates | 41.5572600, -87.6656000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homewood (-87.6656, 41.55726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $10.58 | $21.16 |
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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