Origin
East Moline, IL
Afternoon in East Moline on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Moline, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 2m
Distance
161.7 mi
260 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Moline, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Moline, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 161.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I 88, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.5 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.28 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
80.8 miles from East Moline, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 161.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from East Moline, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 161.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.5 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 early in the drive near 30th Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 161.7 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: near the start (30th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 85.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.7 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): 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.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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30th Avenue
Turn left onto 30th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
85.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 78B
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
5
111.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
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I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
131.4 mi into trip
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~2h 27m in
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I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
159.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward Roselle Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward Roselle Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 47.5 mi | 50m |
| I 88 | 43.8 mi | 46m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 34.8 mi | 37m |
| I 39 | 25.2 mi | 27m |
| John Deere Expressway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| North Roselle Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Crosstown Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 30th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 47.5 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Moline, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on 7th Street
118 ft
·
8 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto 30th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
30th Avenue
3
Continue on Crosstown Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Crosstown Avenue
4
Turn left onto IL 5
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
John Deere Expressway
5
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 5; IL 92
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
IL 5; IL 92
6
Continue on I 88; IL 92
44 mi
·
46 min
·
I 88; IL 92
7
Continue on I 88; IL 110
35 mi
·
37 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 78B
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
9
Merge onto I 39; US 51
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 39; US 51
10
Merge onto I 39; US 20; US 51
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 39; US 20; US 51
11
Continue on I 39; US 51
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 39; US 51
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Chicago
13
Merge onto I 90
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi
·
29 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 65
Toward Roselle Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto CR V60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Roselle Road
17
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
18
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
19
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 80.8 miles from East Moline, IL, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.5 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 36 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.8 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
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 East Moline, 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 East Moline, IL
This is one driving day of about 161.7 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from East Moline, 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 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 47.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.8 mi from East Moline, IL · 1h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.8 miles from East Moline, 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
$25.28 one way
$50.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.76 | $55.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.12 | $62.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.70 | $71.40 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.41
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(47.5 mi)
$3.32
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(34.8 mi)
$2.09
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
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.98 | $7.76 |
| Efficient EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.64 | $10.35 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Afternoon in Schaumburg on Thursday
Local time
4:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Oregon, IL
81 mi in
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
20 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 2m 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 East Moline, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 161.7 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, I 88, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.8 miles from East Moline, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 161.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (30th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 85.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.7 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Moline, IL to Schaumburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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