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

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
25.75 mi
00h 30m
Flight
20.5 mi
32.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.5 mi
Kilometers
32.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.75 mi
Kilometers
41.44 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Thu, Oct 15, 2:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-10-15T13:25
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 1:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodridge
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
Lombard
IL

Village in Illinois

From Woodridge
12.9 mi
00h 15m
To Hoffman Estates
12.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Woodridge and Hoffman Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodridge Drive

    1296 ft · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    2684 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    16.2 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodridge 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
20.8 mi · 81%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 6%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 4%
75th Street
0.92 mi · 4%
I 355 North
0.51 mi · 2%
IL 72
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

16.2 mi · 00h 20m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lombard
00h 15m from Woodridge
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodridge 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 Woodridge to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Lombard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Woodridge and 12.9 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.25 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodridge and Rain Showers near Hoffman Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Lombard

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

13 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

27 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodridge and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 20.5 mi (32.99 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge Drive (-88.050497, 41.746886)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $4.25
Round trip
$8.49
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.25 $8.49
Mid-grade $5.29 $4.82 $9.63
Premium $5.84 $5.31 $10.62
Diesel $6.57 $5.98 $11.96

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 Woodridge and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 13:25:47.

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.