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

The driving distance from Woodlawn, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
41.01 mi
01h 07m
Flight
30.68 mi
49.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.68 mi
Kilometers
49.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.01 mi
Kilometers
66 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Tue, Nov 10, 8:55 AM CST
Return by in Woodlawn
Tue, Nov 10, 10:02 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn
2026-11-10T07:48
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Tue, Nov 10, 8:55 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodlawn
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
Broadview
IL

Village in Cook County, Illenois, USA

From Woodlawn
20 mi
00h 33m
To Hoffman Estates
21 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodlawn and Hoffman Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Greenwood Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · South Greenwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 64th Street

    160 m · 30 sec · East 64th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South University Avenue

    131 m · 26 sec · South University Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 63rd Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · East 63rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Wentworth Avenue

    47 m · 4 sec · South Wentworth Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West, I 94 West

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: 22nd Street

    2060 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    4 mi · 6 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive

    2072 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue

    636 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

    14.5 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlawn and Hoffman Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 West
14.5 mi · 35%
Eisenhower Expressway
13.1 mi · 32%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
4.01 mi · 10%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
1.87 mi · 5%
East 63rd Street
1.7 mi · 4%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 290 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee

14.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview
00h 33m from Woodlawn
Leave By
4:16 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodlawn and Sunny near Hoffman Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodlawn to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Broadview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Woodlawn and 21 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:16 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodlawn and Sunny near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Broadview

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

9 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

18 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

24 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 30.68 mi (49.37 km).

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#1 Woodlawn

Woodlawn is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7794800, -87.5994900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: South Greenwood Avenue (-87.599148, 41.779483)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.04
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $6.52 $13.04
Mid-grade $5.12 $7.42 $14.84
Premium $5.68 $8.23 $16.46
Diesel $6.52 $9.46 $18.91

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 Woodlawn and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 07:48:06.

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.