Origin
Orland Park, IL
Afternoon in Orland Park on Friday
Local time
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Orland 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
57m
Distance
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orland Park, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orland Park, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 37.6 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 290, South La Grange Road, Tri-State Tollway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Orland Park, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 37.6 miles and takes about 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 12.4 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 early in the drive.
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 19 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 277A
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
8
19.1 mi into trip
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~29m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
7
19.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
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I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwa...
8
33.6 mi into trip
|
~50m 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 Orland Park, IL and Schaumburg, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.
Milwaukee
19.1 mi in
|
~29m
|
via I 294
Chicago
19.1 mi in
|
~29m
|
via I 294
Saint Charles Road West
20.8 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| South La Grange Road | 9.5 mi | 15m |
| Tri-State Tollway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Thacker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 12.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on US 45
38 ft
·
3 sec
·
South La Grange Road
2
Turn sharp right
83 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street
115 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 143rd Street
4
Turn left onto US 45
9.5 mi
·
15 min
·
South La Grange Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 55 South
7
Merge onto I 55
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
8
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 277A
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 294 North: Wisconsin
10
Merge onto I 294
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto I 294
321 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Saint Charles Road West
16
Merge onto I 290
12 mi
·
16 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Turn left onto IL 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
20
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
21
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
22
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
23
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Orland Park, IL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Orland Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Schaumburg, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Schaumburg, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.88 one way
$11.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.45 | $12.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.24 | $14.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.41
Tri-state Tollway
(6.9 mi)
$0.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
1:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Elmhurst, IL
19 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 Orland Park, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 37.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, South La Grange Road, Tri-State Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Orland Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.88 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 19 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Orland Park, IL and Schaumburg, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.
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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