Origin
Bensenville, IL
Evening in Bensenville on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensenville, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
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6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensenville, IL
Pho Tomass
Schaumburg, IL
Wolfgang Weiser
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Bensenville to Schaumburg, you are looking at a straightforward 12.8-mile journey through the Illinois suburbs. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will primarily utilize local thoroughfares like East Higgins Road, Busse Road, and South York Road to reach your destination. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, you will experience a familiar suburban landscape throughout the entire transit. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection between these two communities.
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
6.4 miles from Bensenville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 12.8-mile transit is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you should prepare for frequent stops and navigation through local traffic patterns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.3-mile segment along East Higgins Road, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the drive feels grounded and requires your full attention at intersections. You can expect a consistent suburban experience from start to finish as you maneuver through these essential local corridors.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Higgins Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Green Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Thorndale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South York Road
Turn left onto South York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Thorndale Avenue
Turn left onto Thorndale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
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~5m in
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IL 83 / Busse Road
Turn right onto IL 83 / Busse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
5.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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IL 72 / Oakton Street
Turn left onto IL 72 / Oakton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Higgins Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Busse Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South York Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Thorndale Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Thorndale Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oakton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Higgins Road
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensenville, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
85 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Green Street
3
Turn left onto South York Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South York Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Thorndale Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndale Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Supreme Drive
386 ft
·
12 sec
·
Supreme Drive
6
Turn left onto West Thorndale Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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West Thorndale Avenue
7
Turn right onto IL 83
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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Busse Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto IL 72
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oakton Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn straight onto IL 72
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
11
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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North Roselle Road
Use the none lane.
12
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
13
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
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North Pleasant Drive
14
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Trip Plan
Because this is a quick 22-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the entire route consists of local roads, keep an eye on traffic signals and turning lanes, especially when transitioning between South York Road and East Higgins Road. You do not need to worry about planning for rest stops given the short duration and minimal fuel costs. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to stay alert for the turns required to navigate the local road network, as the lack of highway miles means you will be relying on surface streets for the duration of the trip. Enjoy the ease of such a short commute between these two Illinois hubs.
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 6.4 miles from Bensenville, IL, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.3 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 12.8 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.4 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schaumburg, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bensenville, 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 Bensenville, IL
This is one driving day of about 12.8 miles and 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bensenville, 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 East Higgins Road for about 5.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.4 mi from Bensenville, IL · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.4 miles from Bensenville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Schaumburg, IL
The final approach into Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, 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
$1.94 one way
$3.89 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Schaumburg, IL
Evening in Schaumburg on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 Bensenville, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 12.8 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Higgins Road, Busse Road, South York Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Bensenville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.94 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 12.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Thorndale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bensenville, IL to Schaumburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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