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Trip from Little Rock, IL to Schaumburg, IL

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Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

50.9 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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

seat of Pulaski County, and capital and largest city of Arkansas, United States

Little Rock, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Little Rock, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Little Rock Road, Granart Road, Dugan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.96 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

25.5 miles from Little Rock, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 50.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Little Rock 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 Little Rock, IL to Schaumburg, IL is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Little Rock, IL to Schaumburg, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Little Rock Road Unavailable Refreshing
Granart Road Unavailable Refreshing
Dugan Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 355 Unavailable Refreshing
Veterans Memorial Tollway Unavailable Refreshing
IL 72 Unavailable Refreshing
East Higgins Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Higgins Road Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Little Rock Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Galena Road

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Galena Road
2

Turn left onto Little Rock Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Little Rock Road
3

Continue on Granart Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road
4

Continue on Granart Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Granart Road
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Dugan Road

210 ft · 6 sec · Dugan Road
6

Exit the roundabout onto Dugan Road

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Dugan Road
7

Turn right

2.3 mi · 3 min
8

Continue straight

23 mi · 28 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
10

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

11 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
11

Merge slight left

4.6 mi · 5 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

0.4 mi · 48 sec · IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
13

Turn left onto East Higgins Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Higgins Road
14

Continue on West Higgins Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Higgins Road
15

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Roselle Road
16

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · West Thacker Street
17

Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

427 ft · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive
18

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 25.5 miles from Little Rock, IL, or about 35m 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 50.9 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 25.5 miles or 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h

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 Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, IL

This is one driving day of about 50.9 miles and 1h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Little Rock, 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 25.5 mi from Little Rock, IL · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naperville, IL

25 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

Palatine, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naperville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.5 miles from Little Rock, 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

$7.96 one way

$15.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.74 $17.47
premium $4.89 $9.80 $19.59
diesel $5.61 $11.24 $22.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.3 0 $5.34 $2.44
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04
EV Truck/SUV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Little Rock, IL

Night in Little Rock on Tuesday

Local time

11:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Schaumburg, IL

Night in Schaumburg on Tuesday

Local time

11:51 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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 11m 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 Little Rock, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 50.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Little Rock Road, Granart Road, Dugan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.5 miles from Little Rock, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.96 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 Little Rock, IL to Schaumburg, IL is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Little Rock, IL to Schaumburg, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Little Rock, IL to Schaumburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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