How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Rolling Meadows, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Rolling Meadows, IL is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Rolling Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Rolling Meadows.
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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
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn left onto East Frontage Road
153 m · 11 sec · East Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward IL 53 North, I 290 West
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1559 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kirchoff Road
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Kirchoff Road
122 m · 18 sec · Kirchoff Road
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Turn left onto Rohlwing Road
1208 ft · 35 sec · Rohlwing Road
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Campbell Street
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Turn left onto Bluebird Lane
77 m · 11 sec · Bluebird Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bluebird Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Rolling Meadows.
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.
West Higgins Road
Turn right onto West Higgins Road
2.67 mi · 00h 05m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolling Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Rolling Meadows?
The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Schaumburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Hoffman Estates and 3.5 miles from Rolling Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rolling Meadows.
Stop Ideas Near Schaumburg
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 Schaumburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Rolling Meadows. Straight-line distance: 4.46 mi (7.17 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rolling Meadows
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 23,246 |
| Coordinates | 42.0841900, -88.0131300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rolling Meadows (-88.01313, 42.08419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.17 | $2.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.64 | $3.29 |
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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