Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to Bourbonnais, IL

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 57, Tri-State Tollway, I 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

74.3 mi

120 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 43m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

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Hoffman Estates, IL

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Bourbonnais, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Bourbonnais, IL covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, Tri-State Tollway, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.2 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Bourbonnais, IL covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 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 27.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near I 290.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.3 miles you will encounter 21 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: at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

16.4 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

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 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

17.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

35.8 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

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 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th...

36.1 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

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 Bourbonnais, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

Indiana

16.4 mi in | ~23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	27.2 mi	30m
Tri-State Tollway	18.2 mi	23m
I 290	13.5 mi	17m
Cicero Avenue	4.9 mi	7m
US 45	3.6 mi	5m
West Higgins Road	2.5 mi	4m
Mile-Long Bridge	0.9 mi	1m
Bourbonnais Parkway	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 27.2 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Bode Road

32 ft · 8 sec · Bode Road

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Roselle Road

Turn right onto IL 72

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Higgins Road

Turn right onto Frontage Road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Frontage Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago

Merge onto I 290; IL 53

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 290; IL 53

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290

9.3 mi · 12 min · I 290

Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.0 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Merge onto I 294

137 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

4.9 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

Merge onto I 57

27 mi · 30 min · I 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 35 sec

Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway

Turn slight right

268 ft · 4 sec

Exit 318 Toward Bourbonnais Parkway

Turn straight onto Bourbonnais Parkway

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway

Turn left onto US 45; US 52

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 45; US 52

Turn right onto Main Street Northwest

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Main Street Northwest

Turn left onto Olde Oak Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive

Arrive at destination

Olde Oak Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 37.2 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.2 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 16 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.2 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourbonnais, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hoffman Estates, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hoffman Estates, IL

This is one driving day of about 74.3 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 27.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.2 mi from Hoffman Estates, IL · 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

37 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

Elmhurst, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bourbonnais, IL

The final approach into Bourbonnais, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 35.9

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.62 one way

$23.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$12.75	$25.51
premium	$4.89	$14.30	$28.60
diesel	$5.61	$16.40	$32.81

Estimated Tolls: $1.09

Tri-state Tollway (18.2 mi) $1.09

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.3	$7.80	$3.57
Efficient EV	18.6	$6.50	$2.97
EV Truck/SUV	29.7	$10.40	$4.76

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Hoffman Estates, IL

Evening in Hoffman Estates on Thursday

Local time

8:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bourbonnais, IL

Evening in Bourbonnais on Thursday

Local time

8:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

19 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

1h 39m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Bourbonnais, IL covers 74.3 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, Tri-State Tollway, I 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.2 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.