How far is Lincolnwood, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?
The driving distance from Lincolnwood, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincolnwood and Hoffman Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnwood and Hoffman Estates.
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Start on West Pratt Avenue
3 m · 8 sec · West Pratt Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto West Touhy Avenue
6 mi · 13 min · West Touhy Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dee Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Dee Road
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Turn right onto Devon Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Devon Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 West Toll
1349 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
558 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg
113 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto Bode Road
5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincolnwood and Hoffman Estates.
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.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
11.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincolnwood and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincolnwood to Hoffman Estates?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Elk Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Lincolnwood and 11.5 miles from Hoffman Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincolnwood and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove
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 Elk Grove.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincolnwood and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 18.14 mi (29.2 km).
#1 Lincolnwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 12,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.0044800, -87.7300600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hoffman Estates
A city in Cook County, Illinois.
| Population | 50,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.0428100, -88.0798000 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
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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