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Trip from Danville, 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

3h 42m

Distance

158.3 mi

255 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States

Danville, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Danville, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 158.3 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 136, I 57, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.3 miles on US 136. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.75 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.2 miles from Danville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 136 39.3 mi 58m
I 57 37 mi 42m
Tri-State Tollway 22.9 mi 28m
North 2100 E Road 14.8 mi 22m
I 290 12.4 mi 16m
South State Route 1 6.7 mi 9m
North Vermilion Street 6.3 mi 9m
IL 17 5.8 mi 8m
Longest stretch: US 136 — 39.3 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Danville, IL and Schaumburg, IL.

1

Start on US 136

13 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto North Vermilion Street

6.3 mi · 9 min · North Vermilion Street
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on US 136; IL 1

39 mi · 58 min · US 136; IL 1
4

Turn left onto US 24; IL 1

2.7 mi · 6 min · East Walnut Street
5

Turn right onto IL 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 2100 East Road
6

Continue on IL 1

15 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
7

Continue on IL 1

0.9 mi · 1 min · S 7000E Road
8

Continue on IL 1

0.5 mi · 52 sec · E 7000S Road
9

Turn left onto IL 1

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South Dixie Highway
10

Continue on IL 1

6.7 mi · 9 min · South State Route 1
11

Turn left onto IL 17

5.8 mi · 8 min · IL 17
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I-57 North: Chicago
13

Merge onto I 57

37 mi · 42 min · I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 349-350 Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

1.8 mi · 3 min
Exit 349 Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Merge onto I 294

21 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto I 294

321 ft · 7 sec · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

0.8 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Saint Charles Road West
22

Merge onto I 290

12 mi · 16 min · I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

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.
24

Turn left onto IL 72

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
25

Continue on IL 72

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Higgins Road
26

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Roselle Road
27

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · West Thacker Street
28

Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

426 ft · 18 sec · North Pleasant Drive
29

Arrive at destination

North Pleasant Drive

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.2 miles from Danville, IL, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 35 miles or 52m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 79.2 miles or 2h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 1m

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 Danville, 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 Danville, IL

This is one driving day of about 158.3 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Danville, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 136 for about 39.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Orland Park, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

79 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

Watseka, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.2 miles from Danville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monee, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 101.8

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Roma Cafe Chicago Ridge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

0.7 mi

Kids Art & Play Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Schaumburg, Illinois

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.4

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manteno, Illinois

1.6 mi

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 101.8

Monee, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Roma Cafe Chicago Ridge

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 124.4

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 1 pm–3 am

+17084990048

Kids Art & Play Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 158.3

Schaumburg, Illinois

Hours: Closed

+16305231101

Visit website

Fast Lanes & Pit Stop Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 22.6

Hoopeston, Illinois

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+12172836505

Milford Family Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 33.9

Milford, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17793382906

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.2

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18159351501

Visit website

Bootsma Bookstore Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 124.4

Palos Heights, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17082393976

La Potosina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.2

Watseka, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18154324500

Visit website

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.4

Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17085813915

Visit website

The Well

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.5

Manteno, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17795295090

Visit website

Original Mocha Coffee House

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.1

Tinley Park, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+17089044960

Visit website

La Bodega Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.1

Posen, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

Visit website

Prairie Trail Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 135.7

Willowbrook, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 115.8 and 154.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
115.8 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 349-350 Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
8
116.1 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 349 Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
8
139.9 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
7
139.9 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 31 Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwa...
8
154.4 mi into trip | ~3h 34m 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...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.75 one way

$49.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.17 $54.35
premium $4.89 $30.46 $60.93
diesel $5.61 $34.95 $69.90

Estimated Tolls: $1.37

Tri-state Tollway (22.9 mi) $1.37

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.5 0 $16.62 $7.60
Efficient EV 39.6 0 $13.85 $6.33
EV Truck/SUV 63.3 0 $22.16 $10.13

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Danville, IL

Afternoon in Danville on Saturday

Local time

2:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Schaumburg, IL

Afternoon in Schaumburg on Saturday

Local time

2:25 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

23 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

3h 42m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 120.1
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

158.3 mi in 3h 42m, mostly highway — 39.3 mi of that is on US 136.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.3 mi on US 136.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 136 and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 158.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Danville, IL and Schaumburg, IL, road signs point toward Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.

Wisconsin

115.8 mi in | ~2h 42m

Milwaukee

139.9 mi in | ~3h 13m | via I 294

Chicago

139.9 mi in | ~3h 13m | via I 294

Saint Charles Road West

141.6 mi in | ~3h 17m

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 3h 42m. Total distance: 158.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.3 miles on US 136. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.37 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Schaumburg, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.9 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Schaumburg, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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