Origin
Anna, IL
Late night in Anna on Monday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anna, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL
Drive Time
6h 51m
Distance
366.6 mi
590 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 40m
★
6 AM
6h 51m
8 AM
7h 15m
10 AM
6h 59m
12 PM
6h 57m
3 PM
7h 1m
5 PM
7h 13m
8 PM
6h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anna, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Hoffman Estates, IL
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
The drive from Anna, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL covers 366.6 miles and takes about 6h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.5 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.3 miles from Anna, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 51m highway drive covering 366.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 185.5 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 185.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Ken Gray Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 139.3 miles in near I 57.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 366.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 139.3 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 324.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 325.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
139.3 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
8
324.8 mi into trip
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~5h 54m in
Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
8
325.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 349
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
8
348.9 mi into trip
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~6h 24m in
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I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
8
363.4 mi into trip
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~6h 45m 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...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Anna, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.
Wisconsin
324.8 mi in
|
~5h 54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 185.5 mi | 3h 21m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 133 mi | 2h 23m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| I 290 | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| East Vienna Street | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 770N | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 185.5 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anna, IL and Hoffman Estates, IL.
1
Start on Broad Street
33 ft
·
2 sec
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Broad Street
2
Turn right onto East Vienna Street
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Vienna Street
3
Continue on 770N
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
770N
4
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
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Ken Gray Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185 mi
·
3 hr 21 min
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I 57 North: Chicago
8
Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
10
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
21 mi
·
25 min
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Tri-State Tollway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
322 ft
·
8 sec
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I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
13
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 290 West: Rockford
15
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Saint Charles Road West
16
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
16 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
18
Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
19
Continue on West Higgins Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
20
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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North Roselle Road
21
Turn left onto Bode Road
16 ft
·
1 sec
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Bode Road
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 183.3 miles from Anna, IL, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 81 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.3 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoffman Estates, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anna, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anna, IL
This is one driving day of about 366.6 miles and 6h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Anna, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 185.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.3 mi from Anna, IL · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.3 miles from Anna, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.5 miles.
Arriving in Hoffman Estates, IL
The final approach into Hoffman Estates, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hoffman Estates, IL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.68 one way
$111.37 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $61.38 | $122.77 |
| premium | $4.80 | $69.21 | $138.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.45 | $162.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110 | 1 | $38.49 | $17.60 |
| Efficient EV | 91.7 | 1 | $32.08 | $14.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.6 | 1 | $51.32 | $23.46 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Hoffman Estates, IL
Late night in Hoffman Estates on Monday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
6h 51m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anna, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL covers 366.6 miles and takes about 6h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, Ken Gray Expressway, Tri-State Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.3 miles from Anna, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 366.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 139.3 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 324.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 325.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Anna, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin along the way.
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