How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Winthrop Harbor, IL?
The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Winthrop Harbor, IL is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Winthrop Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Winthrop Harbor.
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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
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Palatine Road
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palatine Road
6 mi · 9 min · Palatine Road
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Continue on Willow Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Willow Road
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Turn sharp left onto I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
117 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin
2066 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
26 mi · 30 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 173: Rosecrans Road
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Rosecrans Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Rosecrans Road
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Turn left onto Lewis Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Lewis Avenue
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Turn right onto 9th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · 9th Street
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
13 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoffman Estates and Winthrop Harbor.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
26 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Hoffman Estates and Rain Showers near Winthrop Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Winthrop Harbor?
The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mettawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Hoffman Estates and 25.2 miles from Winthrop Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Rain Showers near Winthrop Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Mettawa
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 Mettawa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Winthrop Harbor. Straight-line distance: 32.85 mi (52.87 km).
#1 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winthrop Harbor
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 6,568 |
| Coordinates | 42.4789100, -87.8236800 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winthrop Harbor (-87.82368, 42.47891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $8.30 | $16.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $10.39 | $20.78 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
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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