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Trip from North Aurora, IL to Schaumburg, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

48m

Distance

26.9 mi

43 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown North Aurora, IL, IL

North Aurora, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are traveling from North Aurora to Schaumburg, you are looking at a straightforward 26.9-mile journey across the Illinois suburbs. Expect the drive to take approximately 48 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $4, this is a highly economical route for your commute or weekend errands. Navigating through the Midwest, you will transition between local roads and tollways to reach your destination. Because the trip is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, the quick turnaround time ensures you won't spend your entire day behind the wheel.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Butterfield Road 6.2 mi 10m
County Farm Road 5.9 mi 10m
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway 2.7 mi 3m
Illinois Route 59 2.6 mi 4m
North Roselle Road 2.6 mi 5m
South Neltnor Boulevard 2.1 mi 3m
Geneva Road 1.9 mi 3m
Greenbrook Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Butterfield Road — 6.2 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Aurora, IL and Schaumburg, IL.

1

Start on West State Street

0.3 mi · 55 sec · West State Street
2

At end of road, turn left onto IL 56

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Grant Street
3

Continue on IL 56

6.2 mi · 10 min · Butterfield Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn left onto IL 59

2.6 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on IL 59

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
6

Turn right onto East Washington Street

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Washington Street
7

Continue on Geneva Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Geneva Road
8

Turn left onto County Farm Road

5.9 mi · 10 min · County Farm Road
9

Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Greenbrook Boulevard
10

At end of road, turn left onto US 20

322 ft · 10 sec · Lake Street
Use the left lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward IL 390 East: Elgin OHare Expresway
12

Merge onto IL 390

2.7 mi · 3 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 9 Toward Roselle Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

2.6 mi · 5 min · North Roselle Road
15

Turn left onto Bethel Lane

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Bethel Lane
Use the left lane.
16

At end of road, turn right onto North Pleasant Drive

0.2 mi · 45 sec · North Pleasant Drive
17

Arrive at destination

North Pleasant Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 26.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 56 / North Grant Street

At end of road, turn left onto IL 56 / North Grant Street

Navigation decision point

5
20.4 mi into trip | ~36m in | US 20 / Lake Street

At end of road, turn left onto US 20 / Lake Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
23.6 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward Roselle Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward Roselle Road
6
26.6 mi into trip | ~47m in | Bethel Lane

Turn left onto Bethel Lane

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
26.7 mi into trip | ~47m 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

$4.21 one way

$8.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.62 $9.23
premium $4.89 $5.18 $10.35
diesel $5.61 $5.94 $11.88

Estimated Tolls: $0.19

Elgin-O'Hare Tollway (2.7 mi) $0.19

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.1 0 $2.82 $1.29
Efficient EV 6.7 0 $2.35 $1.08
EV Truck/SUV 10.8 0 $3.77 $1.72

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

North Aurora, IL

Late night in North Aurora on Tuesday

Local time

4:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:39PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Schaumburg, IL

Late night in Schaumburg on Tuesday

Local time

4:25 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

18 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

48m 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?

This 26.9-mile trek is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. You will spend only 10% of your time on highways, with the Elgin-O'Hare Tollway serving as the primary high-speed segment. Much of your navigation involves local roads like Butterfield Road and County Farm Road, which require your full attention at intersections. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 6.2-mile segment on Butterfield Road, offering a brief reprieve from constant turning. Expect a mix of suburban traffic patterns that keep the driving experience engaging rather than repetitive.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Butterfield Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near IL 56 / North Grant Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 26.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (IL 56 / North Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (US 20 / Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 48m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Butterfield Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.19 in tolls one way, starting with Elgin-O'Hare 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 2 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.

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 0.3 miles (IL 56 / North Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (US 20 / Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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