Origin
Elmwood Park, IL
Afternoon in Elmwood Park on Saturday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmwood Park, 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
34m
Distance
21.9 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmwood Park, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elmwood Park, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 21.9 miles and takes about 34m 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, North East River Road, North Roselle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| North East River Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Roselle Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| West Higgins Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Cumberland Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Grand Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Thatcher Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Montrose Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 11.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood Park, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on this road
186 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Belden Avenue
175 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Belden Avenue
3
Turn left onto North 73rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
North 73rd Avenue
4
Turn left onto West Fullerton Avenue
143 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Fullerton Avenue
5
Turn right onto 73rd Avenue
361 ft
·
16 sec
·
73rd Avenue
6
Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Grand Avenue
7
Turn right onto IL 171
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Thatcher Avenue
8
Continue on IL 171
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cumberland Avenue
9
Turn left onto West Montrose Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Montrose Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on North East River Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North East River Road
11
Turn left onto IL 72
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West
13
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 65
Toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
this road
Exit 65
Toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
16
Keep slight left at fork
370 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto CR V60
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roselle Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
19
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
20
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Belden Avenue
Turn right onto West Belden Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 73rd Avenue
Turn left onto North 73rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Fullerton Avenue
Turn left onto West Fullerton Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoff...
9
19.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.42 one way
$6.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.21 | $8.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(11.1 mi)
$0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:23 PM
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
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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
21.9 mi in 34m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Belden Avenue.
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 16 decision points packed into just 21.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 73rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Fullerton Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
789 ft
629 ft
Total Climb
163 ft
Total Descent
17 ft
Highest Point
789 ft
~21.9 mi in
Elevation Range
160 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elmwood Park, IL and Schaumburg, IL, road signs point toward Palatine and Hoffman Estates.
Palatine
19.1 mi in
|
~28m
Hoffman Estates
19.1 mi in
|
~28m
About the Cities
Starting in Elmwood Park, IL
Full guide →Founded 1914
The Northwest Suburbs are in Chicagoland, primarily in northwestern Cook, southern Lake and northern DuPage County, centered along Metra’s North Central Service, though encompassing areas well beyond the rail line. The Northwestern Suburbs constitute the largest portion of Chicagoland outside of the city. For further-out suburbs, see Fox River Valley.
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 34m. Total distance: 21.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams Memorial 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Belden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North 73rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Fullerton Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Schaumburg, IL before heading back.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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