Newell, IL to Schaumburg, IL is 158.4 miles and takes about 3 hours 47 minutes via I 57 and Tri-State Tollway, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on major highways. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a straightforward journey without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.2 miles from Newell, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
37 mi
42m
Tri-State Tollway
22.9 mi
28m
North Vermilion Street
20.8 mi
31m
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi
22m
I 290
12.4 mi
16m
County Road 2300 East
11.4 mi
17m
2300 East
9.9 mi
14m
South State Route 1
6.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 37 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newell, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
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Start on East Winter Avenue
2.5 mi·9 min·East Winter Avenue
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Turn right onto US 136; IL 1
21 mi·31 min·North Vermilion Street
3
Continue on IL 1
11 mi·17 min·County Road 2300 East
4
Continue on IL 1
1.0 mi·1 min·South Chicago St
5
Continue on IL 1
9.9 mi·14 min·2300 East
6
Turn left onto US 24; IL 1
2.7 mi·6 min·East Walnut Street
7
Turn right onto IL 1
1.0 mi·1 min·North 2100 East Road
8
Continue on IL 1
15 mi·22 min·North 2100 E Road
9
Continue on IL 1
0.9 mi·1 min·S 7000E Road
10
Continue on IL 1
0.5 mi·52 sec·E 7000S Road
11
Turn left onto IL 1
0.3 mi·30 sec·South Dixie Highway
12
Continue on IL 1
6.7 mi·9 min·South State Route 1
13
Turn left onto IL 17
5.8 mi·8 min·IL 17
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·1 min
Toward I-57 North: Chicago
15
Merge onto I 57
37 mi·42 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 349-350Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, WisconsinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
1.8 mi·3 min
Exit 349Toward I 294 Toll North: WisconsinUse the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 294
21 mi·25 min·Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
1.2 mi·1 min·Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto I 294
321 ft·7 sec·Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31Toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 294
0.8 mi·1 min·Tri-State Tollway
Exit 31Toward I 290 West, I 294 North: Rockford, Milwaukee
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 290 West: Rockford
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward Saint Charles Road West
24
Merge onto I 290
12 mi·16 min·I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 1BToward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf RoadUse the right lane.
26
Turn left onto IL 72
1.6 mi·2 min·East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi·1 min·West Higgins Road
28
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi·1 min·North Roselle Road
29
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi·36 sec·West Thacker Street
30
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft·18 sec·North Pleasant Drive
31
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 4 hours and a fuel cost estimated at $25, this is a very manageable one-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. While there's only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the 37-mile stretch on I 57 with a brief pause for fuel or a stretch if needed. Given the short distance, you have flexibility; if you encounter traffic, simply adjust your departure time accordingly. Keep an eye on signage for Tri-State Tollway as you approach the Chicago metropolitan area.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.2 miles from Newell, IL, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.2 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schaumburg, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newell, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newell, IL
This is one driving day of about 158.4 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Newell, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 37 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 115.8 and 154.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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115.8 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
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 349-350
Toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevar...
8
116.1 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 349
Toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
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139.9 mi into trip|~3h 19m 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...
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140 mi into trip|~3h 19m 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...
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154.4 mi into trip|~3h 40m 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
$24.76 one way
$49.53 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.19
$54.38
premium
$4.89
$30.48
$60.97
diesel
$5.61
$34.97
$69.95
Estimated Tolls: $1.37
Tri-state Tollway
(22.9 mi)$1.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
Efficient EV
39.6
0
$13.86
$6.34
EV Truck/SUV
63.4
0
$22.18
$10.14
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Newell, IL
Late night
in Newell on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Schaumburg, IL
Late night
in Schaumburg on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
3h 47m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 120.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 39% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good chunk of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest continuous stretch without a major change is 37 miles on I 57, offering a period of steady driving. The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of interstate travel and potentially some surface streets or less direct routes as you navigate through different areas. You'll experience the feel of both open highway and more local transit.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 158.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.9 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.
Between Newell, IL and Schaumburg, IL, road signs point toward Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Chicago and Saint Charles Road West.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 158.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.37 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.
Yes — we found about 14 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.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 139.9 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Schaumburg, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
