How far is Wheaton, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Wheaton, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.68 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.28 mi
19.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.28 mi
Kilometers
19.77 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.68 mi
Kilometers
31.67 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:59 PM CDT
Return by in Wheaton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wheaton
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wheaton
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
Bloomingdale
IL

Township in DuPage County, Illinois

From Wheaton
6.8 mi
00h 14m
To Hoffman Estates
12.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°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 Wheaton and Hoffman Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wheaton and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wesley Street

    102 m · 12 sec · West Wesley Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Hale Street

    124 m · 20 sec · North Hale Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Seminary Avenue

    1919 ft · 1 min · West Seminary Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on College Avenue

    2608 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North President Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · North President Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Geneva Road

    2681 ft · 1 min · East Geneva Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bloomingdale Road

    4.8 mi · 10 min · Bloomingdale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Bloomingdale Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Bloomingdale Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Roselle Road

    4.1 mi · 9 min · South Roselle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Roselle Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wheaton 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bloomingdale Road
4.77 mi · 24%
South Roselle Road
4.1 mi · 21%
North President Street
1.35 mi · 7%
North Roselle Road
1.07 mi · 5%
North Bloomingdale Road
0.73 mi · 4%
East Geneva Road
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bloomingdale Road

Turn left onto Bloomingdale Road

4.77 mi · 00h 10m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomingdale
00h 14m from Wheaton
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wheaton 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 Wheaton to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 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?

Bloomingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Wheaton and 12.9 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bloomingdale

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Summit

29 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wheaton and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.77 km).

Wheaton

#1 Wheaton

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

Population52,451
Coordinates41.8661400, -88.1070100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: West Wesley Street (-88.10701, 41.866123)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
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.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $3.22
Round trip
$6.44
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.22 $6.44
Mid-grade $5.29 $3.65 $7.30
Premium $5.84 $4.03 $8.06
Diesel $6.57 $4.53 $9.07

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 Wheaton and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 12:30:23.

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.