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Trip from Lake in the Hills, IL to Schaumburg, IL

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Drive Time

32m

Distance

22.9 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

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

village in Illinois, United States

Lake in the Hills, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 22.9 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Randall Road, South Randall Road, I 90 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.58 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

11.4 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 22.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Randall Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Schaumburg, IL is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Schaumburg, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Randall Road Unavailable Refreshing
South Randall Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 90 East Unavailable Refreshing
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway Unavailable Refreshing
Roselle Road Unavailable Refreshing
North Roselle Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Thacker Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Pleasant Drive Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Randall Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake in the Hills, IL and Schaumburg, IL.

1

Start on West Acorn Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Acorn Lane
2

Turn left onto North Randall Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · North Randall Road
3

Continue on South Randall Road

6.7 mi · 10 min · South Randall Road
4

Turn left onto I 90 East Toll: Chicago

0.3 mi · 47 sec · I 90 East Toll: Chicago
5

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

13 mi · 13 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
6

Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Roselle Road
7

Turn right onto North Roselle Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Roselle Road
8

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · West Thacker Street
9

Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

427 ft · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive
10

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 11.4 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL, or about 16m 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 22.9 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 11.4 miles or 16m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 27m

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 Lake in the Hills, 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 Lake in the Hills, IL

This is one driving day of about 22.9 miles and 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11.4 mi from Lake in the Hills, IL · 16m into the drive

city in Cook and Kane counties in the northern part of the U.S. state of Illinois

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Elgin, IL

11 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.

Popular next leg

Elgin, IL to Schaumburg, IL

13.9 mi · 20m

Pacing Suggestions

Palatine, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elgin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11.4 miles from Lake in the Hills, 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

$3.58 one way

$7.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.93 $7.86
premium $4.89 $4.41 $8.81
diesel $5.61 $5.06 $10.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.21 $1.47

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Lake in the Hills, IL

Evening in Lake in the Hills on Tuesday

Local time

6:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Schaumburg, IL

Evening in Schaumburg on Tuesday

Local time

6:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°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

4 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

32m 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 Lake in the Hills, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 22.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Randall Road, South Randall Road, I 90 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.4 miles from Lake in the Hills, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.58 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.
The drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Schaumburg, IL is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake in the Hills, IL to Schaumburg, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake in the Hills, IL to Schaumburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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