How far is Round Lake Beach, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Round Lake Beach, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
27.83 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.73 mi
36.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.73 mi
Kilometers
36.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.83 mi
Kilometers
44.79 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:18 PM CDT
Return by in Round Lake Beach
Thu, Oct 15, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake Beach
2026-10-15T11:31
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake Beach
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Tower Lake
IL

Lake in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America

From Round Lake Beach
13.9 mi
00h 23m
To Hoffman Estates
13.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

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 Round Lake Beach and Hoffman Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue

    696 ft · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Belvidere Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    720 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Ela Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Ela Road

  12. 12

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Northwest Highway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    585 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Baldwin Road

    622 ft · 19 sec · West Baldwin Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · 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 Round Lake Beach 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Belvidere Road
14.4 mi · 52%
North Roselle Road
5.65 mi · 20%
Ela Road
3.61 mi · 13%
North Cedar Lake Road
1.39 mi · 5%
South Northwest Highway
1.27 mi · 5%
South Cedar Lake Road
0.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Belvidere 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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tower Lake
00h 23m from Round Lake Beach
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Round Lake Beach 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 Round Lake Beach to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tower Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Round Lake Beach and 13.9 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.57 one way or $9.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Round Lake Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Tower Lake

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

34 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

50 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

52 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

56 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Beach and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 22.73 mi (36.58 km).

Round Lake Beach

#1 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.09011, 42.37173)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
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
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $4.57
Round trip
$9.14
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.57 $9.14
Mid-grade $5.29 $5.19 $10.37
Premium $5.84 $5.72 $11.44
Diesel $6.57 $6.44 $12.88

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 Round Lake Beach and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 11:31:25.

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.