How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Inverness, IL?

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Inverness, IL is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
5.7 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.27 mi
8.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.27 mi
Kilometers
8.48 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.7 mi
Kilometers
9.17 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Inverness
Mon, Jul 27, 6:01 PM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Mon, Jul 27, 6:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-07-27T17:50
Arrive Inverness
Mon, Jul 27, 6:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 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
South Barrington
IL

Village in United States of America

From Hoffman Estates
2.9 mi
00h 05m
To Inverness
2.9 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Inverness.

  1. 1

    Start on Bode Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Roselle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Algonquin Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Algonquin Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Ela Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Ela Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ela Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roselle Road
2.49 mi · 44%
South Ela Road
2.33 mi · 41%
West Algonquin Road
0.87 mi · 15%
Bode Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Roselle Road

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

2.49 mi · 00h 05m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barrington
00h 05m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoffman Estates and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inverness.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Inverness?

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Hoffman Estates and 2.9 miles from Inverness.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoffman Estates and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inverness.

Stop Ideas Near South Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

35 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Inverness. Straight-line distance: 5.27 mi (8.48 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Inverness

#2 Inverness

Village in United States of America

Population7,303
Coordinates42.1180800, -88.0961900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Inverness (-88.09619, 42.11808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.76 L · about $0.75
Round trip
$1.51
0.4 gal · 1.52 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.75 $1.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.85 $1.70
Premium $4.65 $0.93 $1.86
Diesel $5.30 $1.06 $2.12

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoffman Estates and Inverness. The current time is 17:50:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.