Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Bensenville, IL

Drive Time

22m

Distance

14.5 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 20m ★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m

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

Downtown Schaumburg, IL, IL

Schaumburg, IL

Wolfgang Weiser

Downtown Bensenville, IL, IL

Bensenville, IL

Pho Tomass

Trip Overview

The drive from Schaumburg, IL to Bensenville, IL covers 14.5 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, York Road, North Roselle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 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

7.3 miles from Schaumburg, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 14.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 14.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago
7
9.8 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward Elmhurst Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 73 Toward Elmhurst Road
7
10.2 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Elmhurst Road South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Elmhurst Road South
6
14.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | West Green Street

Turn right onto West Green Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
6
14.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Turn left

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Schaumburg, IL to Bensenville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Elmhurst Road South along the way.

Elmhurst Road South

10.2 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 7.2 mi 7m
York Road 2.7 mi 4m
North Roselle Road 2 mi 3m
South Elmhurst Road 1.6 mi 3m
West Thacker Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Pleasant Drive <0.1 mi <1m
West Green Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 7.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Pleasant Drive

426 ft · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive
2

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · West Thacker Street
3

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Roselle Road
Use the none lane.
4

Take the ramp

141 ft · 3 sec
Toward I 90 East Toll: Chicago Use the right lane.
5

Turn right

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 90 East
6

Merge onto I 90

7.2 mi · 7 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the none lane.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 73 Toward Elmhurst Road Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

340 ft · 8 sec
Toward Elmhurst Road South Use the slight right lane.
9

Turn straight onto South Elmhurst Road

1.6 mi · 3 min · South Elmhurst Road
Use the none lane.
10

Continue on York Road

2.7 mi · 4 min · York Road
Use the none lane.
11

Turn right onto West Green Street

85 ft · 8 sec · West Green Street
Use the none lane.
12

Turn left

56 ft · 4 sec
Use the left lane.
13

Arrive at 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 7.3 miles from Schaumburg, IL, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.2 miles.

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 14.5 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.3 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bensenville, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, IL

This is one driving day of about 14.5 miles and 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Schaumburg, 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.
The longest stretch is on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 7.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.3 mi from Schaumburg, IL · 10m into the drive

Downtown Des Plaines, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Des Plaines, IL

7 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

Des Plaines, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palatine, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.3 miles from Schaumburg, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bensenville, IL

The final approach into Bensenville, 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 Bensenville, 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

$2.20 one way

$4.40 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $2.43 $4.86
premium $4.80 $2.74 $5.47
diesel $5.64 $3.22 $6.44

Estimated Tolls: $0.50

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (7.2 mi) $0.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.4 0 $1.52 $0.70
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.27 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.03 $0.93

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Schaumburg, IL

Evening in Schaumburg on Sunday

Local time

5:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bensenville, IL

Evening in Bensenville on Sunday

Local time

5:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

28 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

22m 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 Schaumburg, IL to Bensenville, IL covers 14.5 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, York Road, North Roselle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Schaumburg, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.20 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 14.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Schaumburg, IL to Bensenville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Elmhurst Road South along the way.

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