How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Palos Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Palos Hills, IL is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Palos Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Palos Hills.
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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
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Continue on Mile-Long Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge
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Continue on Tri-State Tollway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 20 West: 95th Street
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
2499 ft · 1 min · West 95th Street
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Turn left onto South Roberts Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · South Roberts Road
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Turn left onto 107th Street
5 m · 1 sec · 107th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 107th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Palos Hills.
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
9.26 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Hoffman Estates and Rain Showers near Palos Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Palos Hills?
The road trip is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Hoffman Estates and 16.5 miles from Palos Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Rain Showers near Palos Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Palos Hills. Straight-line distance: 27.47 mi (44.21 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palos Hills
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 16,874 |
| Coordinates | 41.6967000, -87.8170000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palos Hills (-87.817, 41.6967)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
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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