Origin
Crestwood, IL
Night in Crestwood on Wednesday
Local time
9:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crestwood, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 41m
Distance
351.3 mi
565 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 29m
★
6 AM
6h 41m
8 AM
7h 5m
10 AM
6h 50m
12 PM
6h 47m
3 PM
6h 51m
5 PM
7h 4m
8 PM
6h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crestwood, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crestwood, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 351.3 miles and takes about 6h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ridgeway, McKinney Chapel Road, Power Plant Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175.7 miles from Crestwood, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 41m drive with frequent turns across 351.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ridgeway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crestwood, IL to Schaumburg, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway | — | — |
| McKinney Chapel Road | — | — |
| Power Plant Road | — | — |
| Lake Egypt Road | — | — |
| Ken Gray Expressway | — | — |
| I 57 North | — | — |
| I 294 | — | — |
| Tri-State Tollway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ridgeway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on Pinewood Drive
384 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pinewood Drive
2
Turn right onto Ridgeway
282 ft
·
18 sec
·
Ridgeway
3
Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
256 ft
·
11 sec
·
McKinney Chapel Road
4
Continue on McKinney Chapel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinney Chapel Road
5
Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Power Plant Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Egypt Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
At the end of the road, turn right
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
9
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
50 mi
·
54 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185 mi
·
3 hr 21 min
·
I 57 North: Chicago
13
Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
15
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
21 mi
·
25 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
322 ft
·
8 sec
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I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
18
Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 290 West: Rockford
20
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Saint Charles Road West
21
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
16 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
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IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
23
Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
24
Continue on West Higgins Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
25
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
26
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Thacker Street
27
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.7 miles from Crestwood, IL, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
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 77 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.7 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 32m
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 Crestwood, 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 Crestwood, IL
This is one driving day of about 351.3 miles and 6h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Crestwood, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.7 mi from Crestwood, IL · 3h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 77 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.7 miles from Crestwood, 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
$54.92 one way
$109.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $60.30 | $120.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $67.60 | $135.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.56 | $155.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.89 | $16.86 |
| Efficient EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.74 | $14.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.5 | 1 | $49.18 | $22.48 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Night in Schaumburg on Wednesday
Local time
9:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°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
25 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
6h 41m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crestwood, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 351.3 miles and takes about 6h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ridgeway, McKinney Chapel Road, Power Plant Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.7 miles from Crestwood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 41m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Crestwood, IL to Schaumburg, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Crestwood, IL to Schaumburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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