How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Lake Villa, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Lake Villa, IL is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Lake Villa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Lake Villa.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn right onto South Ela Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Ela Road
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Turn left onto Rand Road
10.2 mi · 14 min · Rand Road
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Fox Lake Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fox Lake Road
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto North Milwaukee Avenue
678 ft · 13 sec · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn right
20 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Lake Villa.
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.
Rand Road
Turn left onto Rand Road
10.2 mi · 00h 14m
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 Lake Villa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Lake Villa?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Wauconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Hoffman Estates and 16.2 miles from Lake Villa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.32 one way or $10.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Villa.
Stop Ideas Near Wauconda
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 Wauconda.
Glenview station
Naperville
La Grange Road
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Lake Villa. Straight-line distance: 25.86 mi (41.61 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 Villa
City in Lake County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 8,677 |
| Coordinates | 42.4169700, -88.0739700 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Villa (-88.07397, 42.41697)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.03 | $12.07 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.65 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
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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