Origin
Long Lake, IL
Afternoon in Long Lake on Thursday
Local time
12:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Lake, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 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 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
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.
Long Lake, IL
Sean Ewing
Hoffman Estates, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Long Lake, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL covers 27.3 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 US 12, North Roselle Road, Ela Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.3 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 (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Long Lake, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL covers 27.3 miles and takes about 43m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Augustana Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 43m 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: at 0.1 miles (North Augustana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 134 / West Big Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (Ela Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Augustana Avenue
Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
IL 134 / West Big Hollow Road
Turn right onto IL 134 / West Big Hollow Road
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Ela Road
Turn right onto Ela Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 14 / South Northwest Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 14 / South Northwest Highway
Navigation decision point
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
CR V60 / North Roselle Road
Turn left onto CR V60 / North Roselle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 14.1 mi | 19m |
| North Roselle Road | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| Ela Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| West Big Hollow Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South Northwest Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Augustana Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Baldwin Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Rock Island Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 14.1 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Lake, IL and Hoffman Estates, IL.
1
Start on North Rock Island Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Rock Island Street
2
Turn left onto North Augustana Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
3
Continue on North Augustana Avenue
177 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Augustana Avenue
4
Turn right onto IL 134
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Big Hollow Road
5
Turn left onto US 12; IL 59
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12; IL 59
6
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 12; IL 59
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 12; IL 59
8
Continue on US 12; IL 59
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
US 12; IL 59
9
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; IL 59
10
Continue on US 12; IL 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 12; IL 59
11
Continue on US 12; IL 59
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 12; IL 59
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Ela Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ela Road
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 14
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Northwest Highway
14
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
15
Turn straight onto West Baldwin Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Baldwin Road
16
Turn left onto CR V60
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Roselle Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Bode Road
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bode Road
18
Arrive at destination
Bode Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
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 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $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
Hoffman Estates, IL
Afternoon in Hoffman Estates on Thursday
Local time
12:51 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 Long Lake, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL covers 27.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 12, North Roselle Road, 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 Long Lake, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.27 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 43m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Augustana Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 134 / West Big Hollow Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.6 miles (Ela Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Long Lake, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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