Origin
Oak Park, IL
Afternoon in Oak Park on Friday
Local time
2:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Park, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.5 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Park, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Park, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 25.5 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 290, Eisenhower Expressway, East Higgins Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.5 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 25.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 290 and Eisenhower Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.5 miles on I 290.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 290 and Eisenhower Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near IL 43 / South Harlem 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 9 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue
Turn left onto IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 290 West
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge onto I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 290
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290 toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
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 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford,...
8
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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.
On the drive from Oak Park, IL to Schaumburg, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 290
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 14.5 mi | 19m |
| Eisenhower Expressway | 5 mi | 6m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Washington Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Harlem Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Ridgeland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 14.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Park, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on South Ridgeland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Ridgeland Avenue
2
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Boulevard
3
Turn left onto IL 43
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 290 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 290
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 290
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Turn left onto IL 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
10
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
11
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
12
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
13
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Friday
Local time
2:19 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
17 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
39m 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 Oak Park, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 25.5 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, Eisenhower Expressway, East Higgins Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 miles from Oak Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.99 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 9 decision points packed into just 25.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (IL 43 / South Harlem Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 290; IL 110 / Eisenhower Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oak Park, IL to Schaumburg, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
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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