The drive from Schaumburg, IL to East Moline, IL covers 161.6 miles and takes about 3h 3m 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, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.26 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.8 miles from Schaumburg, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 161.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 3m drive with frequent turns across 161.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 47 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Thacker Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 161.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (CR A61 / West Central Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Thacker Street
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.5 mi into trip|~5m in|CR A61 / West Central Road
Turn left onto CR A61 / West Central Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip|~7m in|I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
50.4 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
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76 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 97B
Toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
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 Schaumburg, IL to East Moline, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.
Rock Island
76 mi in|~1h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
47 mi
50m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
38.9 mi
41m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi
36m
I 39
24.9 mi
27m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi
5m
IL 5
4.8 mi
6m
North Roselle Road
2.2 mi
4m
Crosstown Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
— 47 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and East Moline, 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
2.2 mi·4 min·North Roselle Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto CR A61
0.4 mi·51 sec·West Central Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·59 sec
6
Merge onto I 90
47 mi·50 min·Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
8
Merge onto I 39; US 51
0.5 mi·30 sec·I 39; US 51
9
Continue on I 39; US 20; US 51
2.1 mi·2 min·I 39; US 20; US 51
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51
22 mi·24 min·I 39; US 51
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·50 sec
Exit 97BToward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island
12
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
34 mi·36 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13
Continue on I 88; IL 110
1.1 mi·1 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 88; IL 110
38 mi·40 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Exit 41
15
Continue on I 88; IL 92; IL 110
5.4 mi·5 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16
Continue on IL 5; IL 92
4.8 mi·6 min·IL 5; IL 92
17
Turn right onto Crosstown Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·Crosstown Avenue
18
Continue on 30th Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·30th Avenue
19
Turn right onto 7th Street
118 ft·3 sec·7th Street
20
Arrive at destination
7th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.8 miles from Schaumburg, IL, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 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 36 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.8 miles or 1h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Moline, 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 161.6 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Schaumburg, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 47 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.8 mi from Schaumburg, IL
· 1h 31m into the drive
4.1 mi from route
~10 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 127
Prophetstown, Illinois
Hours: 7 am–2 pm
+18155379959
The Logger House
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, ~9 min detour
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 161.6
Hampton, Illinois
Hours: 10 am–1 pm
+13097553077
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.26 one way
$50.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.74
$55.48
premium
$4.89
$31.10
$62.20
diesel
$5.61
$35.68
$71.36
Estimated Tolls: $5.32
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(47 mi)$3.29
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(33.8 mi)$2.03
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
$25
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.5
0
$16.97
$7.76
Efficient EV
40.4
0
$14.14
$6.46
EV Truck/SUV
64.6
0
$22.62
$10.34
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Schaumburg, IL
Afternoon
in Schaumburg on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
East Moline, IL
Afternoon
in East Moline on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Flagg, IL
81 mi in
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
20 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
3h 3m 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 East Moline, IL covers 161.6 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway, Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.8 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 $25.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 161.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (CR A61 / West Central Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Schaumburg, IL to East Moline, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rock Island along the way.
