Origin
Hoffman Estates, IL
Evening in Hoffman Estates on Thursday
Local time
5:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to Caledonia, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
55.6 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Caledonia, IL covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Fairgrounds Road, Belvidere Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 55.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 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 55.6 miles you will encounter 11 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (CR A61 / West Central Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Roselle Road
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CR A61 / West Central Road
Turn left onto CR A61 / West Central Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
41.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward Belvidere
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward Belvidere
5
42.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Belvidere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Belvidere
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 Caledonia, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Belvidere along the way.
Belvidere
41.9 mi in
|
~47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 39.3 mi | 42m |
| Fairgrounds Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Belvidere Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| State Route 173 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| North Roselle Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Central Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Genoa Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 39.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates, IL and Caledonia, IL.
1
Start on Bode Road
32 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bode Road
2
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Roselle Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto CR A61
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Central Road
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
5
Merge onto I 90
39 mi
·
42 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 25
Toward Belvidere
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belvidere
8
Keep slight right at fork
287 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn straight onto CR T40
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Genoa Road
10
Continue on US 20 Business
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Belvidere Road
11
Turn right onto IL 76
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
12
Turn left onto IL 173
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 173
13
Turn left onto Main Street
446 ft
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
14
Turn left onto Front Street
114 ft
·
4 sec
·
Front Street
15
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.8 mi from Hoffman Estates, IL · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Arriving in Caledonia, IL
The final approach into Caledonia, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.54 | $19.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.75
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(39.3 mi)
$2.75
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Caledonia, IL
Evening in Caledonia on Thursday
Local time
5:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 8m 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 Caledonia, IL covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Fairgrounds Road, Belvidere Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.8 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 $8.69 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.6 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Roselle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (CR A61 / West Central Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Caledonia, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Belvidere along the way.
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