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Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to Countryside, IL

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

40m

Distance

27.3 mi

44 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 37m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m

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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geographic area that is located outside towns and cities

Countryside, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Countryside, IL covers 27.3 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 290, Tri-State Tollway, West Higgins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.27 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

13.7 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Countryside, IL covers 27.3 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 27.3 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 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 14 key points

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

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
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
6
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
6
22.9 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.9 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Joliet Road East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Joliet Road East

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Hoffman Estates, IL and Countryside, IL, road signs point toward Indiana, St. Louis and Joliet Road East.

Indiana

16.4 mi in | ~23m

St. Louis

24.2 mi in | ~34m

Joliet Road East

24.9 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 290 13.5 mi 17m
Tri-State Tollway 7.5 mi 10m
West Higgins Road 2.5 mi 4m
South Brainard Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Frontage Road 0.1 mi <1m
North Roselle Road 0.1 mi <1m
Bode Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 290 — 13.5 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

9.3 mi · 12 min · I 290
Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the slight right lane.
8

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.
9

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana
10

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
11

Merge onto I 294

137 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 23 Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 55 North: Chicago, Joliet Road
16

Keep slight right at fork

1.8 mi · 3 min
Toward Joliet Road East Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto South Brainard Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Brainard Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

South Brainard Avenue

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 13.7 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 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 27.3 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 13.7 miles or 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 33m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates, IL

This is one driving day of about 27.3 miles and 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 290 for about 13.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.7 mi from Hoffman Estates, IL · 19m into the drive

city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berwyn, IL

14 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

Berwyn, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Des Plaines, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.7 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Countryside, IL

The final approach into Countryside, 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 Countryside, IL.

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

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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 26.4
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

$4.27 one way

$8.54 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.69 $9.37
premium $4.89 $5.25 $10.51
diesel $5.61 $6.03 $12.05

Estimated Tolls: $0.44

Tri-state Tollway (7.5 mi) $0.44

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

$4

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Rolling Meadows, IL

Tesla

22 DCFC

Cross Creek Commons

Roselle, IL

NAYAX_ENERGY

12 DCFC

Clarke - Roselle - DCFC

Roselle, IL

Blink Network

8 DCFC

Hanover Park, IL Rechargery Relay - Barrington Rd

Hanover Park, IL

IONNA

6 DCFC

Hanover Park

Hanover Park, IL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Meacham DCFC’s -HCS

Schaumburg, IL

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Kohl's - Tesla Supercharger (BA Solutions)

Mt Prospect, IL

Tesla

4 DCFC

Colony Square

Mt Prospect, IL

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 3 Blink Network: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Tesla: 2 IONNA: 1 EV Connect: 1 POWERPUMP: 1 Electrify America: 1 Non-Networked: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31
Efficient EV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09
EV Truck/SUV 10.9 0 $3.82 $1.75

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Hoffman Estates, IL

Afternoon in Hoffman Estates on Tuesday

Local time

4:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Countryside, IL

Afternoon in Countryside on Tuesday

Local time

4:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

9 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

40m 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 Countryside, IL covers 27.3 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, Tri-State Tollway, West Higgins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 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 $4.27 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 27.3 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 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.
Between Hoffman Estates, IL and Countryside, IL, road signs point toward Indiana, St. Louis and Joliet Road East.

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