How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from South Elgin, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to South Elgin, IL is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and South Elgin.
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Start on Bode Road
10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
757 ft · 18 sec · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto West Higgins Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn left onto West Golf Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Golf Road
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Continue on Golf Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Golf Road
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Turn left onto New Sutton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Sutton Road
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Turn right onto West Bartlett Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Bartlett Road
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Continue on Middle Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Middle Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Gilbert Street
104 m · 12 sec · South Gilbert Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
608 ft · 18 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South Center Street
12 m · 2 sec · South Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and South Elgin.
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 Bartlett Road
Turn right onto West Bartlett Road
3.14 mi · 00h 06m
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 South Elgin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to South Elgin?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 7.1 miles from Hoffman Estates and 7.1 miles from South Elgin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Elgin.
Stop Ideas Near Streamwood
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and South Elgin. Straight-line distance: 11.41 mi (18.37 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,646 |
| Coordinates | 41.9941900, -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Elgin (-88.2923, 41.99419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $2.65 | $5.29 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
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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