How far is Wood Dale, IL from Hoffman Estates, IL?

The driving distance from Wood Dale, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
10.03 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.54 mi
12.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.54 mi
Kilometers
12.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.03 mi
Kilometers
16.14 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:44 PM CDT
Return by in Wood Dale
Thu, Oct 15, 12:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wood Dale
2026-10-15T12:29
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 12:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wood Dale
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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Wood Dale
5.2 mi
00h 07m
To Hoffman Estates
4.9 mi
00h 07m

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 Wood Dale and Hoffman Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wood Dale and Hoffman Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on Irving Park Road

    10 m · 9 sec · Irving Park Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Irving Park Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Irving Park Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North Arlington Heights Road

    1715 ft · 36 sec · North Arlington Heights Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Arlington Heights Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Arlington Heights Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Biesterfield Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Biesterfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 290 West, IL 53 North: Rockford

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wood Dale 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 West
2.37 mi · 24%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 16%
Prospect Avenue
1.55 mi · 15%
Biesterfield Road
1.05 mi · 10%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 10%
Irving Park Road
1.04 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

I 290 West

Turn left onto I 290 West, IL 53 North: Rockford

2.37 mi · 00h 03m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 07m from Wood Dale
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Wood Dale and 4.9 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wood Dale and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 7.54 mi (12.14 km).

Wood Dale

#1 Wood Dale

Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Population13,483
Coordinates41.9633600, -87.9789600
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Irving Park Road (-87.97896, 41.96336)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.27
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $1.63 $3.27
Mid-grade $5.29 $1.85 $3.70
Premium $5.84 $2.04 $4.09
Diesel $6.57 $2.30 $4.60

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 Wood Dale and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 12:29:20.

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.