Origin
Hinsdale, IL
Morning in Hinsdale on Saturday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinsdale, 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
38m
Distance
22.7 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinsdale, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
Hinsdale to Schaumburg is 22.7 miles and takes about 38 minutes via I 290 and Kingery Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Expect a mostly functional drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently. It's a straightforward journey, perfect for when you need to cover ground without a lot of fuss.
About the Cities
Starting in Hinsdale, IL
Full guide →Hinsdale is a village in Chicagoland.
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 38m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with 39% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 290, Kingery Highway, and East Higgins Road, providing a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 8.9 miles on I 290, allowing for a period of consistent speed. The route transitions between faster highway segments and potentially more stop-and-go conditions as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 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 8.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockf...
8
9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 290: Rockford, Chicago
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: Rockford, Chicago
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 290: Rockford, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 290: Rockford, Chicago
8
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 West: Rockford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~30m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hinsdale, IL and Schaumburg, IL, road signs point toward Rockford and Chicago.
Rockford
8.8 mi in
|
~16m
Chicago
9 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Kingery Highway | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Monroe Street | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Ogden Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Thacker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 8.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on West Hinsdale Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Hinsdale Avenue
2
Turn right onto South Monroe Street
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Monroe Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 34
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Ogden Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward IL 83 North: Kingery Highway
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto IL 83
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 290, US 20, IL 64 East: Chicago, Rockford, Lake Street, Grand Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 290: Rockford, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 290: Rockford, Chicago
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 290
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Turn left onto IL 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
14
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
15
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
16
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
17
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 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 | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
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
Morning in Schaumburg on Saturday
Local time
9:22 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
18 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
38m 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 Hinsdale, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 22.7 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, Kingery Highway, East Higgins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Hinsdale, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.55 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 13 decision points packed into just 22.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hinsdale, IL and Schaumburg, IL, road signs point toward Rockford and Chicago.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
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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