How far is Hoffman Estates, IL from Woodside, IL?

The driving distance from Hoffman Estates, IL to Woodside, IL is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.74 mi
03h 57m
Flight
180.92 mi
291.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.92 mi
Kilometers
291.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.74 mi
Kilometers
335.94 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodside
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM CDT
Return by in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 10:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoffman Estates
2026-10-15T14:18
Arrive Woodside
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoffman Estates
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Hoffman Estates
104.3 mi
01h 58m
To Woodside
104.4 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hoffman Estates and Woodside.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates and Woodside.

  1. 1

    Start on Bode Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Bode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    532 ft · 11 sec · North Roselle Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Higgins Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    611 ft · 20 sec · Frontage Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago

    1185 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    706 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    111.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Toronto Road

    1771 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Toronto Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Toronto Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Woodside Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodside Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Iron Bridge Road

    33 m · 2 sec · West Iron Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Iron Bridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi · 53%
I 55 South
67.3 mi · 32%
I 355 South Tollway
20.1 mi · 10%
I 290 East
4.44 mi · 2%
West Higgins Road
2.46 mi · 1%
Toronto Road
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

112 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
180.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 58m from Hoffman Estates
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hoffman Estates and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoffman Estates to Woodside?

The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Hoffman Estates and 104.4 miles from Woodside.

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

The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.38 one way or $68.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hoffman Estates and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodside.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoffman Estates and Woodside. Straight-line distance: 180.92 mi (291.16 km).

Hoffman Estates

#1 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Woodside

#2 Woodside

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

Population10,484
Coordinates39.7200500, -89.6789900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoffman Estates (-88.0798, 42.04281)
End: Woodside (-89.67899, 39.72005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.88 L · about $34.38
Round trip
$68.76
14.74 gal · 55.76 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $34.38 $68.76
Mid-grade $5.29 $39.00 $78.00
Premium $5.84 $43.02 $86.04
Diesel $6.57 $48.43 $96.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoffman Estates and Woodside. The current time is 14:18:37.

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.