Origin
Bensenville, IL
Late night in Bensenville on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bensenville, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bensenville, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Bensenville to Schaumburg, you are looking at a straightforward 12.8-mile journey through the Illinois suburbs. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will primarily utilize local thoroughfares like East Higgins Road, Busse Road, and South York Road to reach your destination. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, you will experience a familiar suburban landscape throughout the entire transit. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection between these two communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Higgins Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Busse Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South York Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Thorndale Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Thorndale Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Oakton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Higgins Road
— 5.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensenville, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
85 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Green Street
3
Turn left onto South York Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South York Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Thorndale Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndale Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Supreme Drive
386 ft
·
12 sec
·
Supreme Drive
6
Turn left onto West Thorndale Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Thorndale Avenue
7
Turn right onto IL 83
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Busse Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto IL 72
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Oakton Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn straight onto IL 72
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
11
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
12
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
13
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
14
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Green Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Green Street
Navigation decision point
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South York Road
Turn left onto South York Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Thorndale Avenue
Turn left onto Thorndale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
IL 83 / Busse Road
Turn right onto IL 83 / Busse Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
IL 72 / Oakton Street
Turn left onto IL 72 / Oakton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Schaumburg on Tuesday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
17 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
22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 12.8-mile transit is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, meaning you should prepare for frequent stops and navigation through local traffic patterns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 5.3-mile segment along East Higgins Road, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the drive feels grounded and requires your full attention at intersections. You can expect a consistent suburban experience from start to finish as you maneuver through these essential local corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on East Higgins Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Green Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 12.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Thorndale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 22m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on East Higgins Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Green Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South York Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Thorndale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Schaumburg, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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