Origin
Carpentersville, IL
Night in Carpentersville on Saturday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carpentersville, IL to Schaumburg, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carpentersville, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel the 12.7 miles from Carpentersville to Schaumburg, expect a quick 21-minute journey through the Illinois suburbs. This short trip is ideally suited for a single day, as it functions more like a local commute than a sprawling road trip. You will navigate primarily via Higgins Road, North Kennedy Drive, and North Roselle Road. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for your travel needs. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the transition between these two points is seamless and familiar. It is a straightforward drive that requires very little logistical planning, making it an excellent choice for a simple, efficient trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Higgins Road | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| North Kennedy Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Thacker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pleasant Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Higgins Road
— 9.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carpentersville, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on IL 25
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Kennedy Drive
2
Turn left onto IL 72
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
4
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
5
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
6
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 72 / Higgins Road
Turn left onto IL 72 / Higgins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
North Roselle Road
Turn right onto North Roselle Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
West Thacker Street
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North Pleasant Drive
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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
Night in Schaumburg on Saturday
Local time
11:50 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
1 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
21m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets, which keeps the pace consistent but requires your full attention at intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 9.8 miles along Higgins Road, providing a steady rhythm before you reach the more technical portions of the journey. Because the roads are primarily local, you will experience a constant change in environment rather than the monotony of a long-distance highway. Stay alert for frequent turns, as the character of the road demands active driving through these suburban corridors.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Higgins Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near IL 72 / Higgins Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (IL 72 / Higgins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (North Roselle Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point.
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 21m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on 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: at 1.9 miles (IL 72 / Higgins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (North Roselle Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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