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Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to Melrose Park, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

29m

Distance

18.7 mi

30 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 27m ★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m

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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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Melrose Park, IL

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Trip Overview

Hoffman Estates to Melrose Park is 18.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I 290, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. The route is mostly highway, making it a quick and straightforward drive. It's ideal for a quick commute, a short errand, or an easy connection between these two suburban areas. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect typical highway conditions.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 290 11.4 mi 14m
West Higgins Road 2.5 mi 4m
East North Avenue 2 mi 3m
US 20 1.4 mi 2m
North 25th Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Norwood Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Frontage Road 0.1 mi <1m
Broadway Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 290 — 11.4 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bode Road

32 ft · 8 sec · Bode Road
2

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Roselle Road
3

Turn right onto IL 72

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Higgins Road
4

Turn right onto Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Frontage Road
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago
6

Merge onto I 290; IL 53

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 290; IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290

7.2 mi · 9 min · I 290
Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit onto US 20

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 20
Exit 13A Toward US 20 East, IL 64 East, I 294 North: Milwaukee, Truck Route Use the right lane.
9

Continue on IL 64

2.0 mi · 3 min · East North Avenue
10

Turn right onto North 25th Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · North 25th Avenue
11

Turn left onto Norwood Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Norwood Avenue
12

Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Broadway Avenue
13

Turn left

291 ft · 23 sec
14

At end of road, turn right onto Division Street

119 ft · 5 sec · Division Street
15

Arrive at destination

Division Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.7 — 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

5
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago
7
7.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 290

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 East: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 290 East: Chicago
8
14.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | US 20

Take the exit onto US 20 toward US 20 East, IL 64 East, I 294 North: Milwaukee, Truck Route

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

Use the right lane. Exit 13A Toward US 20 East, IL 64 East, I 294 North: Mil...
6
18.7 mi into trip | ~29m in | Division Street

At end of road, turn right onto Division Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.85 one way

$5.71 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.27 $3.14 $6.28
premium $4.81 $3.54 $7.08
diesel $5.40 $3.98 $7.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.96 $0.90
Efficient EV 4.7 0 $1.64 $0.75
EV Truck/SUV 7.5 0 $2.62 $1.20

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 25, 2026

Origin

Hoffman Estates, IL

Late night in Hoffman Estates on Sunday

Local time

3:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Sunny

NE 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Melrose Park, IL

Late night in Melrose Park on Sunday

Local time

3:09 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Sunny

NNE 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 4:36PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

7 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

29m 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 mostly highway, with 69% of the 18.7 miles on freeways. You'll experience an 11.4-mile stretch on I 290 before transitioning to surface streets. Expect a concentrated number of exits and merges as you navigate the interstate portion. The final part of the drive will be on roads like West Higgins Road and East North Avenue, which will feel more like typical suburban driving.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on I 290.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and West Higgins Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Roselle Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Roselle Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Melrose Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Truck Route along the way.

Truck Route

14.3 mi in | ~20m | via US 20

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

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 29m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.4 miles on I 290. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Melrose Park, 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 (North Roselle Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Melrose Park, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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