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Trip from Woodridge, IL to Schaumburg, IL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

37m

Distance

26.5 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
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.

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suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Woodridge, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

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Trip Overview

This 26.5-mile drive from Woodridge to Schaumburg, Illinois, is a quick trip, estimated to take around 37 minutes. Given its short duration and minimal fuel cost of about $4, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion. The route primarily utilizes the Veterans Memorial Tollway and I-290, with a final stretch on East Higgins Road, offering a straightforward journey through the Midwest. It's a practical option for a quick transfer or a short, focused day trip within the region.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

13.2 miles from Woodridge, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive with a 18% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles on the Veterans Memorial Tollway. While much of the journey involves navigating through local roads and interchanges, the experience is punctuated by these more direct highway segments. The road personality shifts as you transition from the tollway to I-290 and finally onto East Higgins Road, requiring your attention for lane changes and turns.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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 16.2 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 0.2 miles in near 75th Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 26.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | 75th Street

Turn right onto 75th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
17.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 290

Merge onto I 290

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.5 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 16.2 mi 20m
I 290 4.6 mi 5m
East Higgins Road 1.6 mi 2m
West Higgins Road 1 mi 1m
75th Street 0.9 mi 1m
North Roselle Road 0.7 mi 1m
Woodridge Drive 0.2 mi <1m
West Thacker Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Tollway — 16.2 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Woodridge Drive

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive
2

Turn right onto 75th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · 75th Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto I 355

16 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 290

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

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.
7

Turn left onto IL 72

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on IL 72

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Higgins Road
9

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Roselle Road
10

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · West Thacker Street
11

Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

426 ft · 18 sec · North Pleasant Drive
12

Arrive at destination

North Pleasant Drive

Trip Plan

For this relatively short 37-minute drive, flexibility is key. You can easily tackle this trip on a single day with no need for overnight stays. Consider departing during off-peak hours to minimize potential traffic delays, especially around interchanges. With a fuel cost estimated at just $4, you won't need to worry much about budgeting for gas. Since there are no specific stops recommended, focus on staying alert for the various turns, particularly as you transition from the Veterans Memorial Tollway to I-290 and then East Higgins Road.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13.2 miles from Woodridge, IL, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.2 miles.

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 26.5 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13.2 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schaumburg, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Woodridge, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Woodridge, IL

This is one driving day of about 26.5 miles and 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodridge, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Tollway for about 16.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13.2 mi from Woodridge, IL · 18m into the drive

city and county seat of DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wheaton, IL

13 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

Palatine, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wheaton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13.2 miles from Woodridge, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Schaumburg, IL

The final approach into Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, IL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 1.8
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.14 one way

$8.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.55 $9.10
premium $4.89 $5.10 $10.20
diesel $5.61 $5.85 $11.70

Estimated Tolls: $1.13

Veterans Memorial Tollway (16.2 mi) $1.13

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.78 $1.27
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.70

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Woodridge, IL

Afternoon in Woodridge on Tuesday

Local time

4:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Schaumburg, IL

Afternoon in Schaumburg on Tuesday

Local time

4:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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 Woodridge, IL to Schaumburg, IL covers 26.5 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, East Higgins Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.2 miles from Woodridge, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 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 demanding drive. With 8 significant decision points across 26.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (75th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Woodridge, IL to Schaumburg, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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