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

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Libertyville, IL is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.29 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.82 mi
28.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.82 mi
Kilometers
28.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.87 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Libertyville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:08 PM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-10-15T12:28
Arrive Libertyville
Thu, Oct 15, 1:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hoffman Estates
10:00 PM CDT
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
Kildeer
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Hoffman Estates
11.1 mi
00h 19m
To Libertyville
11.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on South Roselle Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Baldwin Road

    921 ft · 21 sec · West Baldwin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Northwest Highway

    3119 ft · 1 min · West Northwest Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Quentin Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Quentin Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Dundee Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Dundee Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Hicks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Hicks Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North State Route 53

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  11. 11

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road

  12. 12

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83

  13. 13

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  14. 14

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Lake Street

    1188 ft · 20 sec · South Lake Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    71 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Townline Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Townline Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Butterfield Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Butterfield Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    13 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Roselle Road
3.16 mi · 14%
North State Route 53
3.06 mi · 14%
South Butterfield Road
2.87 mi · 13%
North Roselle Road
2.49 mi · 11%
State Highway 83
2.33 mi · 10%
West Dundee Road
1.52 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Roselle Road

Continue on South Roselle Road

3.16 mi · 00h 05m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kildeer
00h 19m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hoffman Estates and Rain Showers near Libertyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Kildeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Hoffman Estates and 11.2 miles from Libertyville.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 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 Rain Showers near Libertyville.

Stop Ideas Near Kildeer

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

44 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

46 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Libertyville. Straight-line distance: 17.82 mi (28.68 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Libertyville

#2 Libertyville

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population20,155
Coordinates42.2830800, -87.9531300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Libertyville (-87.95313, 42.28308)

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 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.69
Round trip
$7.37
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoffman Estates and Libertyville. The current time is 12:28:59.

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.