Origin
Buffalo Grove, IL
Morning in Buffalo Grove on Friday
Local time
10:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buffalo Grove, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buffalo Grove, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Buffalo Grove, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 53, South Buffalo Grove Road, East Higgins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.4 miles on IL 53. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Buffalo Grove, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 53 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near North Arlington Heights Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (North Arlington Heights Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Palatine Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (IL 53): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
North Arlington Heights Road
Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Palatine Road
Turn right onto Palatine Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 53
Merge onto IL 53
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
IL 53
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53 toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
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 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7
10.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward IL 72: Higgins Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72: Higgins Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 53 | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| South Buffalo Grove Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Palatine Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Arlington Heights Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Hintz Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 53
— 5.4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo Grove, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on Aptakisic Road
60 ft
·
4 sec
·
Aptakisic Road
2
Turn left onto South Buffalo Grove Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Buffalo Grove Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East Hintz Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hintz Road
4
Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Arlington Heights Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Palatine Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Palatine Road
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward IL 53 South
7
Merge onto IL 53
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 53
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 53
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
IL 53
Toward I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72: Higgins Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto West Frontage Road
411 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Frontage Road
11
Turn right onto IL 72
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
13
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
14
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
15
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
16
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Friday
Local time
10:03 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
15 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
24m 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 Buffalo Grove, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 53, South Buffalo Grove Road, East Higgins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 miles from Buffalo Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.25 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 14.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (North Arlington Heights Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (Palatine Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (IL 53): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Buffalo Grove, IL to Schaumburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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