How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Lincolnwood, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Lincolnwood, IL is about 21.1 miles (34 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Cook County, Illinois
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Lincolnwood.
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Start on Bode Road
10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Roselle Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
43 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto I 90 East
1863 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elmhurst Road
2200 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Elmhurst Road South
104 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road
3016 ft · 1 min · South Elmhurst Road
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Continue on East Touhy Avenue
8.1 mi · 17 min · East Touhy Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pratt Avenue
18 m · 2 sec · West Pratt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pratt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Lincolnwood.
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.
East Touhy Avenue
Continue on East Touhy Avenue
8.09 mi · 00h 17m
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 Lincolnwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Lincolnwood?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (34 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Hoffman Estates and 10.6 miles from Lincolnwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lincolnwood.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elk Grove.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Lincolnwood. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.2 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincolnwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 12,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.0044800, -87.7300600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincolnwood (-87.73006, 42.00448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
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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