Origin
Elk Grove, IL
Afternoon in Elk Grove on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Grove, 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
16m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elk Grove, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
Elk Grove, IL to Schaumburg, IL is 9.1 miles and takes about 16 minutes via East Higgins Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Illinois and the Midwest, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, rather than a high-speed transit. It's a quick trip, ideal for when you need to get between these two close-by communities without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Higgins Road | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oakton Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Elmhurst Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Thacker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pleasant Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Higgins Road
— 6.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on South Elmhurst Road
231 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Elmhurst Road
2
Continue on South Elmhurst Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Elmhurst Road
3
Turn left onto IL 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto IL 72; IL 83
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Oakton Street
5
Turn straight onto IL 72
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
7
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
8
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
9
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
10
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Elmhurst Road
Continue onto South Elmhurst Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 72 / East Higgins Road
Turn left onto IL 72 / East Higgins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 72; IL 83 / Oakton Street
At end of road, turn left onto IL 72; IL 83 / Oakton Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 72 / East Higgins Road
Turn straight onto IL 72 / East Higgins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Pleasant Drive
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Schaumburg, IL
Afternoon in Schaumburg on Sunday
Local time
3:21 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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 route is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and main thoroughfares for the entire 9.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.7 miles, which occurs on East Higgins Road. You'll experience a consistent pace dictated by local traffic and signals throughout the drive. Keep an eye on your navigation as the route involves several changes in direction via roads like North Roselle Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on East 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 early in the drive near South Elmhurst 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 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Elmhurst Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 72 / East Higgins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (IL 72; IL 83 / Oakton 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 16m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on East Higgins Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (South Elmhurst Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 72 / East Higgins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (IL 72; IL 83 / Oakton Street): Navigation decision point.
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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