Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to Silvis, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

158.6 mi

255 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 45m ★

6 AM

2h 56m

8 AM

3h 18m

10 AM

3h 4m

12 PM

3h 2m

3 PM

3h 5m

5 PM

3h 17m

8 PM

2h 49m

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 Silvis, IL covers 158.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m 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, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.80 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

79.3 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 158.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 158.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 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 47 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 10 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 158.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 key points

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

6

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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

49.6 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

6

75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 97B Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island

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 Silvis, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.

Rock Island

75.2 mi in | ~1h 24m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway	47 mi	50m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway	38.9 mi	41m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway	33.8 mi	36m
I 39	24.9 mi	27m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway	5.4 mi	5m
IL 5	3.7 mi	4m
North Roselle Road	1.7 mi	3m
IL 92	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 47 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

47 mi · 50 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

7

Merge onto I 39; US 51

0.5 mi · 30 sec · I 39; US 51

8

Continue on I 39; US 20; US 51

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 39; US 20; US 51

9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51

22 mi · 24 min · I 39; US 51

10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 50 sec

Exit 97B Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island

11

Merge onto I 88; IL 110

34 mi · 36 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

12

Continue on I 88; IL 110

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

13

Continue on I 88; IL 110

38 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

Exit 41

14

Continue on I 88; IL 92; IL 110

5.4 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

15

Continue on IL 5; IL 92

3.7 mi · 4 min · IL 5; IL 92

16

Take the exit onto IL 92

1.0 mi · 2 min · IL 92

Toward IL 84 North, IL 92 West: Silvis

17

Arrive at destination

IL 84; IL 92

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 79.3 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL, or about 1h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 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 35 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.3 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Silvis, 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 158.6 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 47 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.3 mi from Hoffman Estates, IL · 1h 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flagg, IL

79 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

Belvidere, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flagg, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.3 miles from Hoffman Estates, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Silvis, IL

The final approach into Silvis, 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 Silvis, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Pueblo Mexican Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Silvis, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 158.6

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+13097556391

Kids Art & Play Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Schaumburg, Illinois

1.3 mi

Grubsteakers Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rochelle, Illinois

2.3 mi

El Pueblo Mexican Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 158.6

Silvis, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–7:30 pm

+13097556391

Kids Art & Play Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Schaumburg, Illinois

Hours: Closed

+16305231101

Visit website

Grubsteakers Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68

Rochelle, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18155623430

Subway

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 158.6

Silvis, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+13097960996

Visit website

Teriyaki Madness

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.6

Bettendorf, Iowa

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15638881187

Visit website

Avenue Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.6

Moline, Illinois

+13095815490

Visit website

Prophet Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.6

Prophetstown, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18155379959

The Logger House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.6

Hampton, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–1 pm

+13097553077

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.80 one way

$49.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$27.22	$54.45
premium	$4.89	$30.52	$61.04
diesel	$5.61	$35.02	$70.03

Estimated Tolls: $5.32

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (47 mi) $3.29

Reagan Memorial Tollway (33.8 mi) $2.03

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

$25

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Rolling Meadows, IL

Tesla

22 DCFC

Cross Creek Commons

Roselle, IL

NAYAX_ENERGY

12 DCFC

The Arboretum of South Barrington - Tesla Supercharger

South Barrington, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Clarke - Roselle - DCFC

Roselle, IL

Blink Network

8 DCFC

Hanover Park

Hanover Park, IL

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Meacham DCFC’s -HCS

Schaumburg, IL

Blink Network

6 DCFC

Hanover Park, IL Rechargery Relay - Barrington Rd

Hanover Park, IL

IONNA

6 DCFC

Friendly Ford

Roselle, IL

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 Blink Network: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Tesla: 2 Non-Networked: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1 POWERPUMP: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.6	$16.65	$7.61
Efficient EV	39.7	$13.88	$6.34
EV Truck/SUV	63.4	$22.20	$10.15

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (65% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hoffman Estates, IL

Night in Hoffman Estates on Thursday

Local time

11:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Silvis, IL

Night in Silvis on Thursday

Local time

11:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Flagg, IL

79 mi in

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

2h 56m 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 Silvis, IL covers 158.6 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 79.3 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 $24.80 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 158.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 Silvis, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.

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