How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Portage Park, IL?

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Portage Park, IL is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.9 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.19 mi
27.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.19 mi
Kilometers
27.67 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.9 mi
Kilometers
33.64 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portage Park
Mon, Nov 9, 1:55 PM CST
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Mon, Nov 9, 2:27 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-11-09T13:23
Arrive Portage Park
Mon, Nov 9, 1:55 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hoffman Estates
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elk Grove
IL

Township in Cook County, Illinois

From Hoffman Estates
10.4 mi
00h 16m
To Portage Park
10.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 PM CST
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Portage Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Bode Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Roselle Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

    43 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto I 90 East

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    12.1 mi · 13 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    1772 ft · 22 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    526 ft · 30 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    123 m · 5 sec · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue South

    1 mi · 2 min · Cumberland flyover

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 171 South: Cumberland Avenue

    75 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Cumberland Avenue

    874 ft · 28 sec · North Cumberland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Cumberland Avenue

    2310 ft · 1 min · North Cumberland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Higgins Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Oriole Avenue

    99 m · 14 sec · North Oriole Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Higgins Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · West Higgins Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Cullom Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · West Cullom Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Linder Avenue

    102 m · 16 sec · North Linder Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Hutchinson Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hutchinson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
12.7 mi · 61%
West Higgins Avenue
2.69 mi · 13%
North Roselle Road
1.39 mi · 7%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 5%
North Central Avenue
0.81 mi · 4%
North Cumberland Avenue
0.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
17.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elk Grove
00h 16m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
7:26 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hoffman Estates and Mostly Sunny near Portage Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Portage Park?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Hoffman Estates and 10.5 miles from Portage Park.

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

The direct path is about 17.2 miles (27.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:26 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hoffman Estates and Mostly Sunny near Portage Park.

Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

13 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

22 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

29 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Portage Park. Straight-line distance: 17.19 mi (27.67 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
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#2 Portage Park

Portage Park is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9578100, -87.7650600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Portage Park (-87.76506, 41.95781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.79 L · about $3.33
Round trip
$6.65
1.48 gal · 5.58 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $3.33 $6.65
Mid-grade $5.12 $3.79 $7.57
Premium $5.68 $4.20 $8.40
Diesel $6.52 $4.83 $9.65

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoffman Estates and Portage Park. The current time is 13:23:22.

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.