How far is Lyons, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?
The driving distance from Lyons, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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 39m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in DuPage County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyons and Hoffman Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyons and Hoffman Estates.
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Start on 43rd Street
717 ft · 34 sec · 43rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Joliet Avenue
744 ft · 26 sec · Joliet Avenue
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Turn left onto White Avenue
1340 ft · 59 sec · White Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Lawndale Avenue
134 m · 20 sec · Lawndale Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ogden Avenue
2087 ft · 41 sec · Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
4 mi · 9 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
108 m · 10 sec · Harrison Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
736 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
14.5 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
1888 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road
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Continue on West Higgins Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
896 ft · 37 sec · 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 Lyons 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.
I 290 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
14.5 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lyons 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 Lyons to Hoffman Estates?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 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?
Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lyons and 13.5 miles from Hoffman Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.39 one way or $8.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lyons and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyons and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 20.79 mi (33.46 km).
#1 Lyons
Village in Illinois United States of America
| Population | 10,247 |
| Coordinates | 41.8133700, -87.8181100 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.39 | $8.77 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
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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