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

The driving distance from Round Lake Park, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.19 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.7 mi
34.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.7 mi
Kilometers
34.93 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.19 mi
Kilometers
45.37 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Mon, Nov 9, 2:09 PM CST
Return by in Round Lake Park
Mon, Nov 9, 2:56 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake Park
2026-11-09T13:22
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Mon, Nov 9, 2:09 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake Park
9:30 PM CST
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
North Barrington
IL

Village in the United States

From Round Lake Park
13.8 mi
00h 23m
To Hoffman Estates
14.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 PM CST
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 12:00 PM CST
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairlawn Drive

    20 m · 6 sec · Fairlawn Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road

    2799 ft · 1 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue

    696 ft · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Belvidere Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    720 ft · 17 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 Round Lake Park 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Belvidere Road
14.4 mi · 51%
North Roselle Road
5.65 mi · 20%
Ela Road
3.61 mi · 13%
South Northwest Highway
1.27 mi · 5%
South Cedar Lake Road
0.96 mi · 3%
East Washington Street
0.75 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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
21.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Barrington
00h 23m from Round Lake Park
Leave By
4:56 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Round Lake Park and Partly Sunny 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 Park to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

North Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Round Lake Park and 14.4 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Round Lake Park and Partly Sunny 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 Round Lake Park and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 21.7 mi (34.93 km).

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#1 Round Lake Park

Village in the United States

Population7,731
Coordinates42.3569700, -88.0767500
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairlawn Drive (-88.076671, 42.35697)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$8.99
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $4.50 $8.99
Mid-grade $5.12 $5.12 $10.24
Premium $5.68 $5.68 $11.35
Diesel $6.52 $6.52 $13.04

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Round Lake Park and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 13:22:36.

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.