Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lombard, IL
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Schaumburg, IL
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If you are planning a short trek through the Midwest, the 16.2-mile connection between Lombard and Schaumburg is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 27 minutes. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it an ideal excursion for those looking to traverse these Illinois suburbs without any overnight commitments. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel will cover your transit costs, which is highly efficient for such a quick transition. Since the route involves no scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows. This path serves as a practical link between two major hubs, keeping you firmly within the Illinois landscape for the duration of your journey.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 4 mi | 4m |
| South Grace Street | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Thacker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lombard, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
Start on South Grace Street
Turn left onto IL 64
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 355
Merge onto I 290
Take the exit
Turn left onto IL 72
Continue on IL 72
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 290
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto IL 72 / East Higgins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lombard on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Schaumburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances short bursts of speed with navigation through suburban infrastructure. While the journey covers 16.2 miles, only 29% of your time will be spent on highways, meaning you will be navigating local roads like South Grace Street for a significant portion of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-290, lasting just 4.6 miles before you transition back to local surface streets. The route requires your full attention as you shift from the Veterans Memorial Tollway onto smaller thoroughfares. It is a functional, stop-and-go experience rather than a long-distance cruise, so stay alert for changing traffic patterns.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 miles you will encounter 7 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Founded 1869
Lombard is a suburb of Chicago in Illinois and is considered part of Chicagoland. Lombard is a small town with a tight-knit community built around its high schools and the downtown Lombard culture. Residents of Lombard are very friendly and familial and willing to guide tourists to various locations in Chicago and Chicagoland.
Top landmarks
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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