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Trip from Bolingbrook, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

41m

Distance

28.7 mi

46 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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northwestern suburb of Chicago in Illinois, United States

Hoffman Estates, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling from Bolingbrook to Hoffman Estates, expect a straightforward 28.7-mile journey that typically takes about 41 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a single day, as it functions primarily as a quick transit between two points in the Midwest. You will navigate via a combination of North Bolingbrook Drive, the Veterans Memorial Tollway, and I-290. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should be sufficient for the trip given the short distance. Because this is a direct route with no planned stops, you can easily complete the drive in under an hour without needing an overnight stay. It is an efficient way to traverse this part of Illinois, providing a practical connection between these two suburban hubs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Tollway 14.7 mi 18m
I 290 4.6 mi 5m
North Bolingbrook Drive 4.4 mi 8m
East Higgins Road 1.6 mi 2m
Hobson Road 1.2 mi 1m
West Higgins Road 1 mi 1m
63rd Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Roselle Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 14.7 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolingbrook, IL and Hoffman Estates, IL.

1

Start on IL 53

43 ft · 6 sec · North Bolingbrook Drive
2

Continue on IL 53

4.4 mi · 7 min · North Bolingbrook Drive
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto Hobson Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hobson Road
4

Continue on 63rd Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · 63rd Street
5

Turn left

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 355

15 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 290

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 1B Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto IL 72

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on IL 72

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Higgins Road
11

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · North Roselle Road
12

Turn left onto Bode Road

15 ft · 0 sec · Bode Road
13

Arrive at destination

Bode Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive

Continue onto IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn left toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
5
6.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.8 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 290

Merge onto I 290

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.5 mi into trip | ~35m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 1B Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Ro...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.49 one way

$8.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.93 $9.85
premium $4.89 $5.52 $11.05
diesel $5.61 $6.34 $12.67

Estimated Tolls: $1.03

Veterans Memorial Tollway (14.7 mi) $1.03

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.51 $1.15
EV Truck/SUV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Bolingbrook, IL

Morning in Bolingbrook on Sunday

Local time

11:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 to 30 mph 41% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Hoffman Estates, IL

Morning in Hoffman Estates on Sunday

Local time

11:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 20 to 30 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 12:21AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:46PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

41m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route presents a turn-heavy local drive that balances regional highway segments with suburban navigation. You will spend about 16 miles on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 14.7 miles along the Veterans Memorial Tollway. While the interstate portions allow for consistent speeds, the local road components demand more attention to turns and transitions. The personality of the drive shifts from the faster pace of the tollway to the more technical, navigation-focused segments required to reach your destination. Overall, you should prepare for a mix of fast-moving traffic and the localized driving typical of this region.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

784 ft 663 ft

Total Climb

242 ft

Total Descent

160 ft

Highest Point

784 ft

~28.7 mi in

Elevation Range

121 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.03 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hoffman Estates, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 53 / North Bolingbrook Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hoffman Estates, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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