Origin
Round Lake Beach, IL
Late night in Round Lake Beach on Thursday
Local time
2:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Round Lake Beach, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
28.6 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Round Lake Beach, IL
Ryan Latimer
Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Round Lake Beach, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 28.6 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Cedar Lake Road, Nippersink Avenue, South Cedar Lake Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 28.6 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.
North Cedar Lake 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 Round Lake Beach, IL to Schaumburg, IL is easy. At 47m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL to Schaumburg, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Cedar Lake Road | — | — |
| Nippersink Avenue | — | — |
| South Cedar Lake Road | — | — |
| West Belvidere Road | — | — |
| Ela Road | — | — |
| South Northwest Highway | — | — |
| West Baldwin Road | — | — |
| North Roselle Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Cedar Lake Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on the route
141 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Lake Road
3
Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Nippersink Avenue
4
Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cedar Lake Road
5
Turn right onto West Belvidere Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Belvidere Road
6
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
7
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
8
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
7.8 mi
·
11 min
11
Turn right onto Ela Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ela Road
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Northwest Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Northwest Highway
13
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
14
Turn straight onto West Baldwin Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West Baldwin Road
15
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
6.2 mi
·
11 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Schaumburg on Thursday
Local time
2:12 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
3 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
47m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 28.6 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Cedar Lake Road, Nippersink Avenue, South Cedar Lake Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.3 miles from Round Lake Beach, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.47 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 Round Lake Beach, IL to Schaumburg, IL is easy. At 47m 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 Round Lake Beach, IL to Schaumburg, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Round Lake Beach, IL to Schaumburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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