Origin
St. Charles, IL
Afternoon in St. Charles on Monday
Local time
12:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from St. Charles, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL
Drive Time
34m
Distance
19.6 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
St. Charles, IL
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Hoffman Estates, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from St. Charles, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL covers 19.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 5th Avenue, Stearns Road, South Sutton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on South 5th Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.98 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
9.8 miles from St. Charles, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 19.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 5th Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in near Munger Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.6 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: at 7.9 miles (Munger Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (B10 / West Bartlett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (IL 59 / South Sutton Road): 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.
4
7.9 mi into trip
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~13m in
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Munger Road
Turn left onto Munger Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
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B10 / West Bartlett Road
Turn right onto B10 / West Bartlett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9.9 mi into trip
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~17m in
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IL 59 / South Sutton Road
Turn left onto IL 59 / South Sutton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
13.6 mi into trip
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~23m in
|
IL 58 / Golf Road
Turn right onto IL 58 / Golf Road
Navigation decision point
4
19.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
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Bode Road
Turn left onto Bode Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 5th Avenue | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Stearns Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| South Sutton Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Golf Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Golf Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Munger Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| New Sutton Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Higgins Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South 5th Avenue
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between St. Charles, IL and Hoffman Estates, IL.
1
Start on IL 25
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
South 5th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on Stearns Road
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Stearns Road
3
Turn left onto Munger Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Munger Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on V44
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Naperville Road
5
Turn right onto B10
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Bartlett Road
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto IL 59
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on IL 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Sutton Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 58
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Golf Road
9
Continue on IL 58
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Golf Road
10
Turn slight right onto IL 72
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto North Roselle Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Roselle Road
12
Turn left onto Bode Road
15 ft
·
0 sec
·
Bode Road
13
Arrive at destination
Bode 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 9.8 miles from St. Charles, IL, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.7 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 19.6 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.8 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoffman Estates, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving St. Charles, 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 St. Charles, IL
This is one driving day of about 19.6 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from St. Charles, 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 South 5th Avenue for about 4.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.8 mi from St. Charles, IL · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.8 miles from St. Charles, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hoffman Estates, IL
The final approach into Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates, 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
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.80 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Monday
Local time
12:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
WSW 15 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
16 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
34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from St. Charles, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL covers 19.6 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 5th Avenue, Stearns Road, South Sutton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from St. Charles, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.98 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 19.6 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: at 7.9 miles (Munger Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles (B10 / West Bartlett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (IL 59 / South Sutton Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from St. Charles, IL to Hoffman Estates, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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