Origin
Hoffman Estates, IL
Late night in Hoffman Estates on Friday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to Lakewood, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
22.1 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hoffman Estates, IL
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Lakewood, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Lakewood, IL covers 22.1 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 Algonquin Road, West Algonquin Road, Pyott Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.8 miles on Algonquin Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 40m drive with frequent turns across 22.1 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.
Algonquin Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.8 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 9 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 22.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.5 miles (IL 62 / West Algonquin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (V32 / Pyott Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 62 / West Algonquin Road
Turn left onto IL 62 / West Algonquin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
V32 / Pyott Road
Turn right onto V32 / Pyott Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
V33 / Virginia Road
Turn left onto V33 / Virginia Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 14 / Northwest Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 14 / Northwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Road | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| West Algonquin Road | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Pyott Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Roselle Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Virginia Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Virginia Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Algonquin Road
— 7.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates, IL and Lakewood, IL.
1
Start on Bode Road
32 ft
·
8 sec
·
Bode Road
2
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roselle Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto IL 62
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
West Algonquin Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on IL 62; IL 68
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dundee Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 62
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Algonquin Road
6
Turn right onto V32
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Pyott Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto V33
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Virginia Road
Use the left / right lanes.
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 14
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Northwest Highway
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 14
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Virginia Street
10
Turn left onto South Dole Avenue
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Dole Avenue
11
Continue on Lake Shore Drive
509 ft
·
22 sec
·
Lake Shore Drive
12
Continue on Lake Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lake Avenue
13
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverside Drive
14
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Broadway Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.79 | $7.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Lakewood, IL
Late night in Lakewood on Friday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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 Lakewood, IL covers 22.1 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Algonquin Road, West Algonquin Road, Pyott Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.1 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 $3.46 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 22.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 2.5 miles (IL 62 / West Algonquin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.3 miles (V32 / Pyott Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hoffman Estates, IL to Lakewood, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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