Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
299.4 mi
482 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
The drive from Schaumburg, IL to Crest Hill, IL covers 299.4 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Thacker Street, North Roselle Road, South Roselle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
149.7 miles from Schaumburg, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 299.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Schaumburg, IL to Crest Hill, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Thacker Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Roselle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Roselle Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 390 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elgin-O'Hare Tollway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 290 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 290 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 355 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Crest Hill, IL.
Start on North Pleasant Drive
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
Turn right onto North Roselle Road
Continue on South Roselle Road
Turn left onto IL 390 East Toll
Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
Take the exit slight right toward I 255: Memphis, Interstate 270
Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South: Memphis
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville
Continue on New Missouri Avenue
Take the exit slight right
Turn straight onto Busch Boulevard
Turn left onto Old Saint Louis Road
Turn right onto Eiler Road
Turn left onto Bernard Drive
Continue on Bernard Drive
Turn left onto Bethesda Drive
Turn right onto Belvedere Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.7 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crest Hill, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Schaumburg, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 299.4 miles and 5h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.7 mi from Schaumburg, IL · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 149.7 miles from Schaumburg, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Crest Hill, 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 Crest Hill, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$45.48 one way
$90.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $50.13 | $100.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $56.52 | $113.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.52 | $133.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.44 | $14.37 |
| Efficient EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.20 | $11.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.8 | 1 | $41.92 | $19.16 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Schaumburg on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Crest Hill on Sunday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Bloomington, IL
150 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
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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