How far is Oak Brook, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Oak Brook, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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
20.33 mi
00h 28m
Flight
16.45 mi
26.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.45 mi
Kilometers
26.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.72 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM CDT
Return by in Oak Brook
Thu, Oct 15, 3:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Brook
2026-10-15T14:16
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 2:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oak Brook
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
Addison
IL

Village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Oak Brook
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Hoffman Estates
10 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Brook and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Brook Road

    22 m · 9 sec · Oak Brook Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto York Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · York Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2932 ft · 57 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    55 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Brook 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Charles Road West
12.8 mi · 63%
Tri-State Tollway
2.07 mi · 10%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 8%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 5%
York Road
0.98 mi · 5%
I 290 West
0.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint Charles Road West

Merge slight left

12.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 14m from Oak Brook
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Oak Brook and 10 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oak Brook and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

16 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

21 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Brook and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 16.45 mi (26.48 km).

Oak Brook

#1 Oak Brook

Village in DuPage County in Illinois

Population8,046
Coordinates41.8328100, -87.9289500
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Brook Road (-87.928953, 41.832863)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.72
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.36 $6.72
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $5.84 $4.20 $8.41
Diesel $6.57 $4.73 $9.46

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 Oak Brook and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 14:16:49.

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.