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

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Lakewood, IL is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.15 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.1 mi
30.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.1 mi
Kilometers
30.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.15 mi
Kilometers
35.64 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakewood
Fri, Nov 6, 7:21 PM CST
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Fri, Nov 6, 8:02 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-11-06T18:41
Arrive Lakewood
Fri, Nov 6, 7:21 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hoffman Estates
10:00 PM CST
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
Carpentersville
IL

Village in Kane County, Illinois

From Hoffman Estates
11.1 mi
00h 20m
To Lakewood
11.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
45°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.8 mi · 10 min · West Algonquin Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Dundee Road

    1457 ft · 28 sec · Dundee Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road

    7.8 mi · 13 min · Algonquin Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pyott Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Pyott Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Virginia Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Virginia Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Highway

    2718 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Virginia Street

    1997 ft · 41 sec · West Virginia Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Dole Avenue

    1736 ft · 51 sec · South Dole Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Shore Drive

    155 m · 22 sec · Lake Shore Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    905 ft · 41 sec · Lake Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    93 m · 14 sec · Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    2167 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Algonquin Road
7.8 mi · 35%
West Algonquin Road
5.75 mi · 26%
Pyott Road
3 mi · 14%
North Roselle Road
2.49 mi · 11%
Virginia Road
0.86 mi · 4%
Northwest Highway
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Algonquin Road

Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road

7.8 mi · 00h 13m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
19.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carpentersville
00h 20m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
7:08 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hoffman Estates and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Carpentersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Hoffman Estates and 11.1 miles from Lakewood.

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

The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.59 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoffman Estates and Partly Sunny near Lakewood.

Stop Ideas Near Carpentersville

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

38 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

39 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

47 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

52 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Lakewood. Straight-line distance: 19.1 mi (30.74 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lakewood

Lakewood is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.2291900, -88.3550900
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Lakewood (-88.35509, 42.22919)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
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 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.96 L · about $3.59
Round trip
$7.19
1.56 gal · 5.92 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $3.59 $7.19
Mid-grade $5.24 $4.09 $8.17
Premium $5.79 $4.52 $9.04
Diesel $6.59 $5.14 $10.28

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoffman Estates and Lakewood. The current time is 18:41:23.

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.