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

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Lynwood, IL is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.23 mi
01h 15m
Flight
45.28 mi
72.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.28 mi
Kilometers
72.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.23 mi
Kilometers
87.28 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lynwood
Thu, Oct 15, 12:46 PM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 2:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Lynwood
Thu, Oct 15, 12:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoffman Estates
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Willow Springs
IL

Village in Illinois, United States of America

From Hoffman Estates
27.1 mi
00h 37m
To Lynwood
27.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bode Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    532 ft · 11 sec · North Roselle Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Higgins Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    611 ft · 20 sec · Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, IL 83: Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 West, IL 83 West: Torrence Avenue

    997 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 South

    153 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Torrence Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Torrence Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Burnham Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Burnham Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 203rd Street

    28 m · 4 sec · 203rd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 203rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
30.9 mi · 57%
I 290 East
13.7 mi · 25%
South Burnham Avenue
2.65 mi · 5%
West Higgins Road
2.46 mi · 5%
US 6 West
1.07 mi · 2%
Ridge Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

15.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Springs
00h 37m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Hoffman Estates and 27.2 miles from Lynwood.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lynwood.

Stop Ideas Near Willow Springs

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

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

RAIL

Summit

7 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

24 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Lynwood. Straight-line distance: 45.28 mi (72.87 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Lynwood

Village in United States of America

Population9,113
Coordinates41.5264200, -87.5386500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Lynwood (-87.53865, 41.52642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.24 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.82
3.82 gal · 14.48 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $8.91 $17.82
Mid-grade $5.29 $10.11 $20.22
Premium $5.84 $11.15 $22.30
Diesel $6.57 $12.55 $25.10

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 Lynwood. The current time is 11:31:41.

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.