Origin
Glendale Heights, IL
Morning in Glendale Heights on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale Heights, 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
21m
Distance
9.3 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 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
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.
Glendale Heights, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Glendale Heights and Schaumburg is a quick, 9.3-mile trip that typically takes about 21 minutes to complete. Because this route stays entirely within the Midwest, you won't encounter any major regional transitions or the need for an overnight stay. You can easily manage this journey as a simple day trip, making it an ideal candidate for a quick errand or local commute. Budgeting roughly $1 for fuel makes this one of the most economical drives you can undertake. Since there are no required stops, you have the freedom to move through these Illinois communities at your own pace without planning for long-distance travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Roselle Road | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Glen Ellyn Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Bloomingdale Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Army Trail Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Bloomingdale Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Pleasant Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Roselle Road
— 4.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale Heights, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on Highland Avenue
83 ft
·
10 sec
·
Highland Avenue
2
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Ellyn Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Glen Ellyn Road
4
Turn left onto East Army Trail Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Army Trail Road
5
Turn right onto Bloomingdale Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Bloomingdale Road
6
Continue on North Bloomingdale Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bloomingdale Road
7
Continue on South Roselle Road
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South Roselle Road
8
Continue on North Roselle Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Roselle Road
9
Turn left onto Bethel Lane
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bethel Lane
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto North Pleasant Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
11
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — 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
|
Winthrop Avenue
Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Glen Ellyn Road
At end of road, turn left onto Glen Ellyn Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Bloomingdale Road
Turn right onto Bloomingdale Road
Navigation decision point
7
9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Bethel Lane
Turn left onto Bethel Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Pleasant Drive
At end of road, turn right onto North Pleasant Drive
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
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
Morning in Schaumburg on Tuesday
Local time
7:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Widespread Fog
ESE 5 mph
0% chance
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
13 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
21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 features zero highway miles. You will navigate a series of local thoroughfares, including South Roselle Road, Glen Ellyn Road, and Bloomingdale Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 4.1-mile segment on South Roselle Road, which dictates the steady, stop-and-go nature of the trip. Behind the wheel, you should prepare for frequent turning and navigating local traffic patterns. This drive is purely functional, prioritizing direct navigation through the suburban landscape over long, open stretches of road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on South Roselle 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 Winthrop Avenue.
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 5 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 (Winthrop Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Glen Ellyn Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Bloomingdale Road): 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: 9.3 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on South Roselle 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 (Winthrop Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Glen Ellyn Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Bloomingdale Road): 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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