How far is Long Lake, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Long Lake, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
27.41 mi
00h 45m
Flight
22.8 mi
36.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.8 mi
Kilometers
36.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.41 mi
Kilometers
44.12 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Apr 16, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in Long Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Lake
2026-04-16T07:25
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Apr 16, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Long Lake
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
North Barrington
IL

Village in the United States

From Long Lake
13.7 mi
00h 22m
To Hoffman Estates
13.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Lake and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on North Rock Island Street

    601 ft · 30 sec · North Rock Island Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue

    689 ft · 31 sec · North Augustana Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Augustana Avenue

    54 m · 9 sec · North Augustana Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Big Hollow Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Big Hollow Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1576 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ela Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Ela Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Northwest Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Northwest Highway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    585 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Baldwin Road

    622 ft · 19 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 Long Lake 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Big Hollow Road
14.3 mi · 52%
North Roselle Road
5.65 mi · 21%
Ela Road
3.61 mi · 13%
South Northwest Highway
1.27 mi · 5%
North Augustana Avenue
0.16 mi · 1%
West Baldwin Road
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

West Big Hollow Road

Continue straight

7.83 mi · 00h 12m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Barrington
00h 22m from Long Lake
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Long Lake and Chance 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 Long Lake to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

North Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Long Lake and 13.7 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Long Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near North Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

48 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

49 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

54 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Lake and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.69 km).

Long Lake

#1 Long Lake

City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Population3,515
Coordinates42.3708500, -88.1275800
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Rock Island (-88.12768, 42.370927)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.13 $8.25
Premium $4.65 $4.51 $9.03
Diesel $5.30 $5.14 $10.29

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Lake and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 07:25:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.