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

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Itasca, IL is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
8.25 mi
00h 15m
Flight
5.98 mi
9.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.98 mi
Kilometers
9.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.25 mi
Kilometers
13.27 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Itasca
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 2:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Itasca
Thu, Oct 15, 2:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 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
Schaumburg
IL

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

From Hoffman Estates
4.1 mi
00h 07m
To Itasca
4.1 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 53 South: Biesterfield Road

    1293 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Biesterfield Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Biesterfield Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Arlington Heights Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Arlington Heights Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Arlington Heights Road

    1581 ft · 34 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto East Pierce Road

    92 m · 18 sec · East Pierce Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Arlington Heights Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Arlington Heights Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Arlington Heights Road

    3 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Arlington Heights Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
170.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Higgins Road
2.46 mi · 30%
I 290 East
2.03 mi · 25%
Biesterfield Road
1.25 mi · 15%
Arlington Heights Road
0.93 mi · 11%
South Arlington Heights Road
0.75 mi · 9%
North Arlington Heights Road
0.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Higgins Road

Turn right onto West Higgins Road

2.46 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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schaumburg
00h 07m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Itasca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Schaumburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from Hoffman Estates and 4.1 miles from Itasca.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schaumburg

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

30 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

35 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Itasca. Straight-line distance: 5.98 mi (9.63 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Itasca

Village in Illinois, U.

Population9,758
Coordinates41.9750300, -88.0072900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Itasca (-88.00729, 41.97503)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.1 L · about $1.35
Round trip
$2.71
0.58 gal · 2.2 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $1.35 $2.71
Mid-grade $5.29 $1.53 $3.07
Premium $5.84 $1.69 $3.39
Diesel $6.57 $1.91 $3.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoffman Estates and Itasca. The current time is 14:27:53.

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.