Origin
Schaumburg, IL
Evening in Schaumburg on Thursday
Local time
8:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Gages Lake, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 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 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schaumburg, IL
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Gages Lake, IL
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Trip Overview
This 27.3-mile drive from Schaumburg, IL to Gages Lake, IL is a manageable 48-minute trip, making it perfect for a single day. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical journey. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with about 24% of the drive on highways. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape. It's a straightforward drive with no planned overnight stays needed, ideal for a quick regional excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While only 24% of the journey is on highways, you'll experience a longest stretch of 7.3 miles on South Lake Street before transitioning onto South Roselle Road and then North Roselle Road. The character of the drive is more about navigating through communities rather than open highway cruising. This means a more dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in speed and direction as you pass through various local areas.
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.
South Lake Street is the longest continuous segment at about 7.3 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 11 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 Effort
6/10
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 27.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (North Roselle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 14 / West Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Thacker Street
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Roselle Road
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 14 / West Northwest Highway
Turn right onto US 14 / West Northwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North Hicks Road
Turn left onto North Hicks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
IL 83 / State Highway 83
At end of road, turn left onto IL 83 / State Highway 83
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Street | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| South Roselle Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Roselle Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North State Route 53 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 83 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Dundee Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Hicks Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Belvidere Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lake Street
— 7.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Gages Lake, 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
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North Roselle Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on CR V60
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Roselle Road
5
Turn right onto West Baldwin Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Baldwin Road
6
Turn right onto US 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Northwest Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto North Quentin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Quentin Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Dundee Road
9
Turn left onto North Hicks Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hicks Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on IL 53
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Route 53
11
At end of road, turn left onto IL 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 83
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on IL 83
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mundelein Road
13
Continue on IL 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
IL RT 83
14
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
IL Rt 83
15
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mundelein Road
16
Continue on US 45
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Lake Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto IL 120
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Belvidere Road
18
Turn left onto North Mill Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mill Road
19
Turn left onto West Kewaunee Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Kewaunee Drive
20
Arrive at destination
West Kewaunee Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
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
Gages Lake, IL
Evening in Gages Lake on Thursday
Local time
8:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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
48m 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 Gages Lake, IL covers 27.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lake Street, South Roselle Road, North Roselle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.6 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 $4.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (North Roselle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 14 / West Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Schaumburg, IL to Gages Lake, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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