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Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Lindenhurst, IL

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m

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

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Lindenhurst, IL, IL

Lindenhurst, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 8.8 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 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 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 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
Longest stretch: South Lake Street — 8.8 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Lindenhurst, 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

8.8 mi · 15 min · South Lake Street
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on US 45

1.9 mi · 3 min · US 45
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto IL 132

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto Sand Lake Road

259 ft · 9 sec · Sand Lake Road
20

Turn left onto Valley Drive

407 ft · 18 sec · Valley Drive
21

Turn right onto Briar Lane

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Briar Lane
22

Arrive at destination

Briar Lane

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.5 mi from Schaumburg, IL · 27m into the drive

village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mundelein, IL

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Grandwood Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Long Grove, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Schaumburg, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lindenhurst, IL

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.85 one way

$9.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Schaumburg, IL

Morning in Schaumburg on Friday

Local time

6:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lindenhurst, IL

Morning in Lindenhurst on Friday

Local time

6:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

18 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

55m 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 Lindenhurst, IL covers 31 miles and takes about 55m 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 15.5 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 $4.85 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 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.

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 Lindenhurst, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

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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