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Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Romeoville, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

48m

Distance

32.6 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
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.

village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

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village in Will County, Illinois, United States

Romeoville, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Schaumburg, IL to Romeoville, IL covers 32.6 miles and takes about 48m 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 $5.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 32.6 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.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 48m drive with frequent turns across 32.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Thacker Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Schaumburg, IL to Romeoville, IL is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Schaumburg, IL to Romeoville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Thacker Street
North Roselle Road
South Roselle Road
IL 390 East
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
I 290
I 290 East
I 355 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Thacker Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Romeoville, IL.

1

Start on North Pleasant Drive

427 ft · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive
2

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · West Thacker Street
3

Turn right onto North Roselle Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Roselle Road
4

Continue on South Roselle Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Roselle Road
5

Turn left onto IL 390 East Toll

0.3 mi · 39 sec · IL 390 East Toll
6

Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 290: Chicago, Rockford
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

0.5 mi · 42 sec · I 290 East: Chicago
9

Merge slight left

0.6 mi · 44 sec
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

20 mi · 25 min · I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
12

Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Joliet Road South
13

Keep slight right to continue on South Joliet Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Joliet Road
14

Continue on Joliet Road

2.3 mi · 3 min · Joliet Road
15

Continue on Independence Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Independence Boulevard
16

Turn right onto Belmont Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Belmont Drive
17

Turn left onto Kingston Drive

43 ft · 2 sec · Kingston Drive
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.3 mi from Schaumburg, IL · 24m into the drive

village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Downers Grove, 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

Bolingbrook, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Downers Grove, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Schaumburg, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Romeoville, IL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Romeoville, 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

$5.10 one way

$10.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.60 $11.19
premium $4.89 $6.27 $12.55
diesel $5.61 $7.20 $14.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 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 9.8 0 $3.42 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.2 0 $2.85 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.56 $2.09

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

Afternoon in Schaumburg on Thursday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Romeoville, IL

Afternoon in Romeoville on Thursday

Local time

12:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

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 Romeoville, IL covers 32.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Thacker Street, North Roselle Road, South Roselle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.3 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 $5.10 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.
The drive from Schaumburg, IL to Romeoville, IL is easy. At 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Schaumburg, IL to Romeoville, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Schaumburg, IL to Romeoville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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