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

The driving distance from Libertyville, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.56 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.82 mi
28.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.82 mi
Kilometers
28.68 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.56 mi
Kilometers
39.52 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:11 PM CDT
Return by in Libertyville
Thu, Oct 15, 12:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Libertyville
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Libertyville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Long Grove
IL

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Libertyville
11.4 mi
00h 19m
To Hoffman Estates
13.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Park Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Maple Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 31 sec · Mundelein Road

  6. 6

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  7. 7

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.2 mi · 2 min · IL RT 83

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North State Route 53

    3 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53

  11. 11

    Continue on North Hicks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Hicks Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Dundee Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Dundee Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Quentin Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Quentin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Northwest Highway

    3119 ft · 1 min · West Northwest Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Baldwin Road

    903 ft · 25 sec · West Baldwin Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · North Roselle Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roselle Road
5.65 mi · 23%
North State Route 53
3.03 mi · 12%
North Lake Street
2.79 mi · 11%
State Highway 83
2.29 mi · 9%
East Park Avenue
1.7 mi · 7%
IL Rt 83
1.57 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Roselle Road

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

5.65 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Grove
00h 19m from Libertyville
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Libertyville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoffman Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Long Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Libertyville and 13.2 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.06 one way or $8.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Libertyville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Long Grove

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

45 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

46 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Libertyville and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 17.82 mi (28.68 km).

Libertyville

#1 Libertyville

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population20,155
Coordinates42.2830800, -87.9531300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.95311, 42.283084)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.28 L · about $4.06
Round trip
$8.12
1.74 gal · 6.56 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.06 $8.12
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.60 $9.21
Premium $5.84 $5.08 $10.16
Diesel $6.57 $5.72 $11.43

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 Libertyville and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 11:31:33.

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.