Origin
Lisle, IL
Late night in Lisle on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lisle, 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
31m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lisle, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
This 22.4-mile drive from Lisle, IL to Schaumburg, IL is a straightforward trip, taking about 31 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Veterans Memorial Tollway and I-290, with a segment on East Higgins Road, this route is well-suited for a single day of travel within the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it's an economical choice for a quick journey. You won't need to break this drive up, making it a convenient option for a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| I 290 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Thacker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pleasant Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 12.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lisle, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
43 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 34
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
3
Take the ramp
358 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 355 North, I 88 West: Northwest Suburbs, Aurora
Use the left lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 355
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 290
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Turn left onto IL 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
10
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
11
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
12
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
13
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 North, I 88 West: Northwest Suburbs, Aurora
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 355 North, I 88 West: Northwest Suburb...
8
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 355 North Toll: Northwest Suburbs
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge onto I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 290
Merge onto I 290
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.87
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(12.4 mi)
$0.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
4:12 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
31m 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 on this route, with only 21% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles on the Veterans Memorial Tollway. The road character shifts from tollway driving to more local road navigation as you approach your destination. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and attention more frequently compared to an all-highway trip.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 22.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
789 ft
676 ft
Total Climb
219 ft
Total Descent
106 ft
Highest Point
789 ft
~22.4 mi in
Elevation Range
113 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Lisle, IL
Full guide →Founded 1832
Lisle is a village in DuPage County, Illinois, with a 2010 population of 22,000.
Top landmarks
- • Morton Arboretum — arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, U.S.A.
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 31m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 12.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.87 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 355 / Veterans Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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