How far is Le Roy, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Le Roy, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 146 miles (235 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146 mi
02h 25m
Flight
122.12 mi
196.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.12 mi
Kilometers
196.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146 mi
Kilometers
234.96 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Mon, Jul 27, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Le Roy
Mon, Jul 27, 3:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Le Roy
2026-07-26T22:14
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Mon, Jul 27, 12:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Le Roy
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Le Roy
72.9 mi
01h 12m
To Hoffman Estates
73.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Le Roy and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on North West Street

    39 m · 5 sec · North West Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Towanda Barnes Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Towanda Barnes Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Towanda-Barnes Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hely Street

    1225 ft · 40 sec · West Hely Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    2706 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North 1900 East Road

    709 ft · 15 sec · North 1900 East Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    97.3 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
97.6 mi · 67%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
23.9 mi · 16%
West Washington Street
8.81 mi · 6%
Towanda Barnes Road
6.78 mi · 5%
Towanda-Barnes Road
2.96 mi · 2%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

97.3 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
122.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
01h 12m from Le Roy
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Le Roy and Mostly Sunny near Hoffman Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Le Roy to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 146 miles (235 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Le Roy and 73.1 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.42 one way or $38.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Le Roy and Mostly Sunny near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Le Roy and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 122.12 mi (196.54 km).

Le Roy

#1 Le Roy

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates40.3519800, -88.7642400
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: North West Street (-88.764163, 40.351981)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.5 L · about $19.42
Round trip
$38.84
10.3 gal · 39 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.42 $38.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.90 $43.81
Premium $4.65 $23.97 $47.94
Diesel $5.30 $27.32 $54.63

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 · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between Le Roy and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 22:14:09.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.