Origin
Westmont, IL
Morning in Westmont on Saturday
Local time
7:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westmont, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westmont, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westmont, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 24 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 290, North Cass Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Schaumburg, IL
Full guide →Schaumburg is a city in Chicagoland, best known for its ever popular Woodfield Mall, the largest mall in Illinois. Its name is derived from a place in Germany.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 24 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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near Oak Brook Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (Oak Brook Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Oak Brook Road
Turn left onto Oak Brook Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn slight left toward IL 56 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward IL 56 West
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
8
20.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Ro...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 9 mi | 11m |
| I 290 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| North Cass Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Oak Brook Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| 31st Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westmont, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on West Burlington Avenue
78 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Burlington Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Cass Avenue
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cass Avenue
3
Continue on Midwest Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Midwest Road
4
Turn left onto Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Brook Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on 31st Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
31st Street
6
Turn right onto Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 56 West
Use the left lane.
8
Turn straight onto IL 56
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Butterfield Road
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto I 355
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 290
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 1B
Toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto IL 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
15
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
16
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
17
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
18
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(9 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Schaumburg, IL
Morning in Schaumburg on Saturday
Local time
7:56 AM
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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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 Westmont, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 24 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Tollway, I 290, North Cass Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Westmont, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.75 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (Oak Brook Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Westmont, IL to Schaumburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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