Origin
Hoffman Estates, IL
Late night in Hoffman Estates on Sunday
Local time
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to East Dundee, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoffman Estates, IL
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East Dundee, IL
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Trip Overview
Hoffman Estates to East Dundee is 10.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes via West Higgins Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest region and within Illinois, making it a simple local excursion. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on surface roads, with no significant highway time. It's the kind of drive that's perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic change of pace without requiring extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Higgins Road | 10.7 mi | 16m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bode Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Higgins Road
— 10.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates, IL and East Dundee, IL.
1
Start on Bode Road
32 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bode Road
2
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Roselle Road
3
Turn left onto IL 72
11 mi
·
16 min
·
West Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right
45 ft
·
3 sec
5
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Roselle Road
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 72 / West Higgins Road
Turn left onto IL 72 / West Higgins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
10.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.65 one way
$3.30 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $1.81 | $3.63 |
| premium | $4.81 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
East Dundee, IL
Late night in East Dundee on Sunday
Local time
4:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
ENE 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:00PM CDT until April 29 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
17m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll cover 10.8 miles on local streets and avenues. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles along West Higgins Road. Be prepared for typical suburban traffic patterns as you navigate through towns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on West Higgins Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Roselle Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to East Dundee, IL is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Roselle Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 72 / West Higgins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Hoffman Estates, IL
Full guide →Hoffman Estates is a village of 53,000 people (2020) in Chicagoland.
Top landmarks
- • Sunderlage Farm Smokehouse — historic smokehouse at 1775 Vista Walk in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Arriving in East Dundee, IL
Full guide →Founded 1871
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on West Higgins Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (North Roselle Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 72 / West Higgins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Dundee, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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