How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Vernon Hills, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Vernon Hills, IL is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Vernon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Vernon 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
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Roselle Road
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Continue on South Roselle Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Baldwin Road
921 ft · 21 sec · West Baldwin Road
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Turn right onto West Northwest Highway
3119 ft · 1 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto North Quentin Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Quentin Road
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto North Hicks Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Hicks Road
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Continue on North State Route 53
3.1 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1182 ft · 22 sec · IL RT 83
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Turn right onto Westmoreland Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Westmoreland Drive
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Turn left onto Oakwood Road
11 m · 2 sec · Oakwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Vernon 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.
South Roselle Road
Continue on South Roselle Road
3.16 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 Vernon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Vernon Hills?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Palatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Hoffman Estates and 8.4 miles from Vernon Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms near Vernon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Palatine
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Vernon Hills. Straight-line distance: 13.24 mi (21.31 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vernon Hills
City in United States of America
| Population | 26,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.2194700, -87.9795200 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon Hills (-87.97952, 42.21947)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
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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