How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Sleepy Hollow, IL?

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Sleepy Hollow, IL is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
12.83 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.97 mi
19.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.97 mi
Kilometers
19.26 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.83 mi
Kilometers
20.64 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sleepy Hollow
Mon, Nov 9, 3:37 PM CST
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Mon, Nov 9, 4:00 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-11-09T15:14
Arrive Sleepy Hollow
Mon, Nov 9, 3:37 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Streamwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Hoffman Estates
6.4 mi
00h 11m
To Sleepy Hollow
6.5 mi
00h 11m

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
58°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 Sleepy Hollow.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Sleepy Hollow.

  1. 1

    Start on Bode Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    757 ft · 18 sec · North Roselle Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Higgins Road

    10.6 mi · 17 min · West Higgins Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Locust Drive

    2163 ft · 2 min · Locust Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Willow Lane

    1607 ft · 1 min · Willow Lane

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Higgins Road
10.6 mi · 83%
East Main Street
1.36 mi · 11%
Locust Drive
0.41 mi · 3%
Willow Lane
0.3 mi · 2%
North Roselle Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Bode Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Higgins Road

Turn left onto West Higgins Road

10.6 mi · 00h 17m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streamwood
00h 11m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
7:44 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hoffman Estates and Mostly Sunny near Sleepy Hollow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Sleepy Hollow?

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Hoffman Estates and 6.5 miles from Sleepy Hollow.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:44 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.02 one way or $4.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hoffman Estates and Mostly Sunny near Sleepy Hollow.

Stop Ideas Near Streamwood

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

28 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Sleepy Hollow. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.26 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 Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.0941900, -88.3025800
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Sleepy Hollow (-88.30258, 42.09419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $2.02
Round trip
$4.05
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $2.02 $4.05
Mid-grade $5.12 $2.30 $4.61
Premium $5.68 $2.55 $5.11
Diesel $6.52 $2.93 $5.87

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 Sleepy Hollow. The current time is 15:14:23.

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.