How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Lake Barrington, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Lake Barrington, IL is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Lake Barrington.
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Start on Bode Road
10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Roselle Road
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Continue on South Roselle Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Baldwin Road
921 ft · 28 sec · West Baldwin Road
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Turn sharp left onto West Northwest Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto North Hough Street
1279 ft · 22 sec · North Hough Street
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Continue on North Hough Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Hough Road
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Turn left onto West Miller Road
3142 ft · 2 min · West Miller Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Miller Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Lake Barrington.
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.
West Northwest Highway
Turn sharp left onto West Northwest Highway
4.39 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Lake Barrington?
The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Inverness is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Hoffman Estates and 7.3 miles from Lake Barrington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Barrington.
Stop Ideas Near Inverness
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
Naperville
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Lake Barrington. Straight-line distance: 12.3 mi (19.8 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake Barrington
Village in the United States
| Population | 4,840 |
| Coordinates | 42.2125200, -88.1525800 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Barrington (-88.15258, 42.21252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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