Origin
Hoffman Estates, IL
Late night in Hoffman Estates on Friday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to Long Lake, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Long Lake, IL
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Long Lake, IL covers 27.4 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rand Road, US 12, South Ela Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.2 miles on Rand Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 27.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rand Road is the longest continuous segment at about 10.2 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 8 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
5/10
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 27.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 5.8 miles (US 14 / West Northwest Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (V57 / South Ela Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Roselle Road
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 14 / West Northwest Highway
Turn sharp left onto US 14 / West Northwest Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
V57 / South Ela Road
Turn right onto V57 / South Ela Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 12 / Rand Road
Turn left onto US 12 / Rand Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
24.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
IL 134 / Big Hollow Road
Turn right onto IL 134 / Big Hollow Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rand Road | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| US 12 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| South Ela Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South Roselle Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Roselle Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Big Hollow Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Northwest Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Baldwin Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rand Road
— 10.2 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates, IL and Long Lake, 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
Continue on CR V60
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Roselle Road
4
Turn right onto West Baldwin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Baldwin Road
5
Turn sharp left onto US 14
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Northwest Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto V57
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
South Ela Road
7
Turn left onto US 12
10 mi
·
13 min
·
Rand Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 12; IL 59
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12; IL 59
10
Turn right onto IL 134
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Hollow Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue
177 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
12
Continue on North Augustana Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto North Rock Island Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Rock Island Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Rock Island Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $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.
Destination
Long Lake, IL
Late night in Long Lake on Friday
Local time
5:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
43m 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 Long Lake, IL covers 27.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rand Road, US 12, South Ela 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 $4.28 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 27.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 5.8 miles (US 14 / West Northwest Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (V57 / South Ela Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hoffman Estates, IL to Long Lake, 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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