How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Lake in the Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Lake in the Hills, IL is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Lake in the Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Lake in the Hills.
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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
12.3 mi · 13 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Crystal Lake, Gilberts, Airport
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Randall Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
2234 ft · 45 sec · North Randall Road
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Turn right onto West Acorn Lane
1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Acorn Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Lake in the Hills.
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
12.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake in the Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Lake in the Hills?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Elgin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Hoffman Estates and 11.2 miles from Lake in the Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake in the Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Elgin
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 Elgin.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Lake in the Hills. Straight-line distance: 16.03 mi (25.8 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 in the Hills
Village in Illinois
| Population | 28,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -88.3303600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake in the Hills (-88.33036, 42.18169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
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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