How far is Vernon Hills, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?
The driving distance from Vernon Hills, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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 29m.
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
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Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon Hills and Hoffman Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon Hills and Hoffman Estates.
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Start on Oakwood Road
11 m · 4 sec · Oakwood Road
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Turn right onto Westmoreland Drive
1.2 km · 3 min · Westmoreland Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto IL RT 83
1.2 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Turn slight right
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto North State Route 53
3 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53
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Continue on North Hicks Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Hicks Road
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Turn right onto East Dundee Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Dundee Road
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Turn left onto North Quentin Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Quentin Road
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Turn right onto West Northwest Highway
3119 ft · 1 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto West Baldwin Road
903 ft · 25 sec · West Baldwin Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
5.7 mi · 10 min · 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 Vernon Hills 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.
North Roselle Road
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
5.65 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills to Hoffman Estates?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Palatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Vernon Hills and 10.7 miles from Hoffman Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 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 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Vernon Hills and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Palatine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon Hills and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 13.24 mi (21.31 km).
#1 Vernon Hills
City in United States of America
| Population | 26,425 |
| Coordinates | 42.2194700, -87.9795200 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $3.55 | $7.09 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.40 | $8.81 |
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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