Origin
Hoffman Estates, IL
Evening in Hoffman Estates on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to Pistakee Highlands, IL
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.5 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
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6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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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Pistakee Highlands, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Pistakee Highlands, IL covers 29.5 miles and takes about 44m 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 $4.61 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
14.7 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 29.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Roselle Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 6 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.
7
5.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
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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
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~13m in
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V57 / South Ela Road
Turn right onto V57 / South Ela Road
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
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~19m in
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US 12 / Rand Road
Turn left onto US 12 / Rand Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
29 mi into trip
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~42m in
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Fox Lake Road
Turn left onto Fox Lake Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rand Road | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| US 12 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| South Ela Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| South Roselle Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Roselle Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Northwest Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Fox Lake Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 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 Pistakee Highlands, IL.
1
Start on Bode Road
32 ft
·
8 sec
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Bode Road
2
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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North Roselle Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on CR V60
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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South Roselle Road
4
Turn right onto West Baldwin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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West Baldwin Road
5
Turn sharp left onto US 14
1.4 mi
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2 min
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West Northwest Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto V57
3.6 mi
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6 min
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South Ela Road
7
Turn left onto US 12
10 mi
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13 min
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Rand Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.9 mi
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2 min
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US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 12; IL 59
6.0 mi
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7 min
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US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Fox Lake Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Fox Lake Road
11
Arrive at destination
Fox Lake Road
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 14.7 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.2 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 29.5 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.7 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pistakee Highlands, 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 29.5 miles and 44m.
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 Rand Road for about 10.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.7 mi from Hoffman Estates, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.7 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pistakee Highlands, IL
The final approach into Pistakee Highlands, 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 Pistakee Highlands, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.61 one way
$9.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 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 | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
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
Pistakee Highlands, IL
Evening in Pistakee Highlands on Tuesday
Local time
5:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
4 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
44m 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 Pistakee Highlands, IL covers 29.5 miles and takes about 44m 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 14.7 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 $4.61 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 straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Pistakee Highlands, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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