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

The driving distance from Woodside, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.56 mi
03h 18m
Flight
180.92 mi
291.16 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.92 mi
Kilometers
291.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.56 mi
Kilometers
337.25 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 5:37 PM CDT
Return by in Woodside
Thu, Oct 15, 8:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodside
2026-10-15T14:18
Arrive Hoffman Estates
Thu, Oct 15, 5:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodside
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Woodside
104.6 mi
01h 39m
To Hoffman Estates
104.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph SSW
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 Woodside and Hoffman Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Iron Bridge Road

    33 m · 5 sec · West Iron Bridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodside Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Woodside Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Toronto Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Toronto Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1998 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    112.5 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    896 ft · 37 sec · North Roselle Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bode Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bode Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodside 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
142 mi · 68%
Toronto Road
37.9 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
23.9 mi · 11%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 1%
I 355 North
1.17 mi · 1%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

112 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
180.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 39m from Woodside
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodside 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 Woodside to Hoffman Estates?

The road trip is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Woodside and 104.9 miles from Hoffman Estates.

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

The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.47 one way or $68.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodside and Hoffman Estates. Straight-line distance: 180.92 mi (291.16 km).

Woodside

#1 Woodside

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

Population10,484
Coordinates39.7200500, -89.6789900
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Hoffman Estates

#2 Hoffman Estates

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population50,495
Coordinates42.0428100, -88.0798000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: West Iron Bridge Road (-89.679232, 39.72013)
End: North Roselle Road (-88.079856, 42.042816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.99 L · about $34.47
Round trip
$68.95
14.78 gal · 55.98 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $34.47 $68.95
Mid-grade $5.29 $39.11 $78.22
Premium $5.84 $43.14 $86.27
Diesel $6.57 $48.56 $97.12

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 Woodside and Hoffman Estates. The current time is 14:18:36.

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.