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

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Oglesby, IL is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
101.15 mi
02h 01m
Flight
72.28 mi
116.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.28 mi
Kilometers
116.32 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.15 mi
Kilometers
162.78 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oglesby
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 5:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Oglesby
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Minooka
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Hoffman Estates
50.5 mi
01h 00m
To Oglesby
50.6 mi
01h 00m

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
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    18.1 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

    2489 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Oglesby

    1736 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Walnut Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
48 mi · 47%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 20%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
18.1 mi · 18%
I 39 South
5.75 mi · 6%
I 290 East
4.44 mi · 4%
West Higgins Road
2.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minooka
01h 00m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oglesby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Minooka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Hoffman Estates and 50.6 miles from Oglesby.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.65 one way or $33.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minooka

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

17 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

43 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Oglesby. Straight-line distance: 72.28 mi (116.32 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

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

#2 Oglesby

City in LaSalle Co.

Population3,526
Coordinates41.2953100, -89.0595300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Oglesby (-89.05953, 41.29531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $16.65
Round trip
$33.31
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $16.65 $33.31
Mid-grade $5.29 $18.89 $37.78
Premium $5.84 $20.84 $41.68
Diesel $6.57 $23.46 $46.92

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 Oglesby. The current time is 13:22:22.

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.