Origin
Schaumburg, IL
Morning in Schaumburg on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lindenhurst, IL
Stéphane Tendon
This relatively short 31-mile drive from Schaumburg, IL to Lindenhurst, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 55 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with about 27% on highways, making it a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and local road focus, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a focused trip without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Illinois, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 31-mile journey. While 27% of the route involves highway driving, much of your time will be spent on local streets, requiring frequent turns and navigation through suburban areas. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 8.8 miles along South Lake Street, offering a brief period of less interrupted travel before you transition back to more local road navigation. This drive is characterized by its constant engagement with the local road network rather than long, monotonous highway stretches.
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.
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 31 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 0.2 miles (North Roselle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 14 / West Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 14 / West Northwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Hicks Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto IL 83 / State Highway 83
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Street | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| 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 Grand Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 45 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Dundee Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Lindenhurst, IL.
Start on North Pleasant Drive
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
Continue on CR V60
Turn right onto West Baldwin Road
Turn right onto US 14
Turn left onto North Quentin Road
Turn right onto IL 68
Turn left onto North Hicks Road
Continue on IL 53
At end of road, turn left onto IL 83
Continue on IL 83
Continue on IL 83
Continue on IL 83
Continue on IL 83
Continue on US 45
Continue on US 45
Turn left onto IL 132
Turn right onto Sand Lake Road
Turn left onto Valley Drive
Turn right onto Briar Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Schaumburg, IL · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Schaumburg, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lindenhurst, 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.
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Schaumburg on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Lindenhurst on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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