How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Lemont, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Lemont, IL is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Lemont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Lemont.
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Start on Bode Road
10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
532 ft · 11 sec · North Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Higgins Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn right onto Frontage Road
611 ft · 20 sec · Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago
1185 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
23.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 127th Street, Lemont
1901 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on 127th Street, Lemont
827 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto 127th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · 127th Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto East Illinois Street
154 m · 19 sec · East Illinois Street
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Turn left onto Lemont Street
58 m · 14 sec · Lemont Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
139 m · 18 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West New Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Lemont.
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.
I 355 South Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
23.4 mi · 00h 29m
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 Rain Showers near Lemont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Lemont?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Hoffman Estates and 16.7 miles from Lemont.
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 7.6 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 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $11.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Lemont. Straight-line distance: 25.82 mi (41.56 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lemont
Historic village in the U.
| Population | 17,338 |
| Coordinates | 41.6736400, -88.0017300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemont (-88.00173, 41.67364)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
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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