Origin
Lansing, IL
Night in Lansing on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lansing, 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
1h 12m
Distance
52.5 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lansing, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
This 52.5-mile drive from Lansing, Illinois, to Schaumburg, Illinois, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion within the Midwest. The journey primarily utilizes the Tri-State Tollway and I-290, offering a direct path between these two Illinois locations. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward nature, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-State Tollway | 32.1 mi | 40m |
| I 290 | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Torrence Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Thacker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tri-State Tollway
— 32.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on this road
24 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
3
Turn right onto IL 83
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Torrence Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 80; I 294
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 294
321 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Saint Charles Road West
14
Merge onto I 290
12 mi
·
16 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
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.
16
Turn left onto IL 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
18
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
19
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
20
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
21
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Lansing, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 48.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West, I 294 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
34 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Take the exit onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Roc...
7
34.1 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 294 / Tri-State Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 31
Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwa...
8
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.21 one way
$16.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.59 | $23.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.92
Tri-state Tollway
(32.1 mi)
$1.92
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Schaumburg on Saturday
Local time
11:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Widespread Fog
ESE 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:56PM CDT until April 17 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 9:56PM CDT until April 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
67°F
Burbank, IL
26 mi in
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
19 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
1h 12m 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 route with a significant 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, despite a 24% highway share. While you'll encounter stretches like the 32.1-mile segment on the Tri-State Tollway, the overall experience involves navigating through more local roads and intersections. This means your pace will likely vary, with periods of faster highway travel interspersed with slower city driving. The character of the drive shifts as you move from tollways to main arteries like East Higgins Road, requiring attention to traffic signals and local speeds.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on Tri-State Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 2.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lansing, IL and Schaumburg, IL, road signs point toward Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.
Milwaukee
34 mi in
|
~43m
|
via I 294
Chicago
34 mi in
|
~43m
|
via I 294
Saint Charles Road West
35.7 mi in
|
~47m
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 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 miles on Tri-State Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.92 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Schaumburg, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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