Origin
Hoffman Estates, IL
Evening in Hoffman Estates on Thursday
Local time
5:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hoffman Estates, IL to Summit, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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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Summit, IL
Rodrigo Contreras Elvira
Trip Overview
The drive from Hoffman Estates, IL to Summit, IL covers 28 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 I 290, South 1st Avenue, West Higgins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28 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 (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 28 miles, with most of the trip on I 290 and South 1st Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.1 miles on I 290.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 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 18.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and South 1st Avenue. You will hit about 7 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 28 miles you will encounter 7 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): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Roselle Road
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 290 East, IL 53 South: Chicago
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
7
21 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
IL 171 / South 1st Avenue
Turn right onto IL 171 / South 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 18.1 mi | 23m |
| South 1st Avenue | 6.5 mi | 12m |
| West Higgins Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| South Archer Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bataan Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bode Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 18.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoffman Estates, IL and Summit, 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
14 mi
·
18 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 171: 1st Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn slight left onto Bataan Drive
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bataan Drive
10
Turn right onto IL 171
6.5 mi
·
12 min
·
South 1st Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto IL 171
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Archer Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Arrive at destination
IL 171
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.38 one way
$8.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 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 | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
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
Summit, IL
Evening in Summit on Thursday
Local time
5:49 PM
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 Summit, IL covers 28 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, South 1st Avenue, West Higgins Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.38 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 28 miles you will encounter 7 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): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.1 miles (I 290): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hoffman Estates, IL to Summit, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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