Origin
Brookfield, IL
Morning in Brookfield on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
Brookfield to Schaumburg is 24.3 miles and takes about 38m via I 290 and Eisenhower Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, moving from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a straightforward trip primarily on major roadways, making it a quick and efficient option if you need to get between these two suburban Chicago locations. Plan for a relatively short travel time, allowing you to maximize your day at your destination.
About the Cities
Arriving in Schaumburg, IL
Full guide →Schaumburg is a city in Chicagoland, best known for its ever popular Woodfield Mall, the largest mall in Illinois. Its name is derived from a place in Germany.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the journey utilizing major expressways like I 290 and the Eisenhower Expressway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 14.5 miles on I 290, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. Expect a driving experience characterized by smooth, high-speed travel for most of the 24.3 miles. While there are brief transitions onto local roads like South 25th Avenue, the overall feel remains that of an efficient, albeit not particularly scenic, transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and South 25th Avenue. 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 Maple Avenue.
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 24.3 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 (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Grand Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Maple Avenue
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Grand Boulevard
Enter roundabout onto Grand Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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Congress Street
Turn left onto Congress Street
Navigation decision point
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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I 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford,...
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Ro...
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 Brookfield, IL to Schaumburg, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
5.8 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 290
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| South 25th Avenue | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Grand Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kemman Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 14.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on Grant Avenue
101 ft
·
9 sec
·
Grant Avenue
2
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Maple Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto Grand Boulevard
232 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grand Boulevard
4
Continue on Grand Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Kemman Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kemman Avenue
6
Continue on South 25th Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South 25th Avenue
7
Turn left onto Congress Street
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
Congress Street
8
Continue on Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Harrison Street
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 290 West
10
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto IL 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
15
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
16
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
17
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
18
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Morning in Schaumburg on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
1 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
38m 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 Brookfield, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 24.3 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, South 25th Avenue, Eisenhower Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Brookfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.80 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.3 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 (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Grand Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (Congress Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Brookfield, IL to Schaumburg, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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