How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Near North Side, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Near North Side, IL is about 29 miles (46.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Near North Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Near North Side.
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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
12.1 mi · 13 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
1772 ft · 22 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
526 ft · 30 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
123 m · 5 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South
1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland flyover
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Cumberland Avenue
874 ft · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue
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Continue on North Cumberland Avenue
2310 ft · 1 min · North Cumberland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Higgins Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn right onto North Oriole Avenue
99 m · 14 sec · North Oriole Avenue
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Turn left onto West Higgins Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
929 ft · 26 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lawrence Avenue
1858 ft · 43 sec · West Lawrence Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Avenue
3138 ft · 1 min · North Milwaukee Avenue
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Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
2904 ft · 1 min · West Montrose Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East
1721 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
4.9 mi · 7 min · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue
929 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West North Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West North Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Clybourn Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
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Turn left onto West Division Street
1385 ft · 36 sec · West Division Street
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Turn right onto North Wells Street
1394 ft · 40 sec · North Wells Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wells Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Near North Side.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
12.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hoffman Estates and Chance Drizzle near Near North Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Near North Side?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Norridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Hoffman Estates and 14.5 miles from Near North Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hoffman Estates and Chance Drizzle near Near North Side.
Stop Ideas Near Norridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norridge.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Near North Side. Straight-line distance: 24.91 mi (40.09 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Near North Side
Near North Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9000300, -87.6345000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Near North Side (-87.6345, 41.90003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.61 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $6.72 | $13.45 |
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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