How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Northlake, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Northlake, IL is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Northlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Northlake.
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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 right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, IL 64 East, I 294 North: Milwaukee, Truck Route
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Wolf Road
2698 ft · 1 min · North Wolf Road
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Turn right onto East Armitage Avenue
85 m · 17 sec · East Armitage Avenue
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Turn left onto Village Drive
1790 ft · 1 min · Village Drive
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Turn left onto North McLean Avenue
686 ft · 32 sec · North McLean Avenue
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Turn right onto East Dickens Avenue
63 m · 9 sec · East Dickens Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Dickens Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Northlake.
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 290 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
7.17 mi · 00h 09m
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 Rain Showers near Northlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Northlake?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Hoffman Estates and 8.4 miles from Northlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Rain Showers near Northlake.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Northlake. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.66 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Northlake
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,025 |
| Coordinates | 41.9172500, -87.8956200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northlake (-87.89562, 41.91725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
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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