Origin
Northlake, IL
Late night in Northlake on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northlake, 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
28m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northlake, IL
Sean Ewing
Schaumburg, IL
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Trip Overview
This short, 17.7-mile drive from Northlake, IL to Schaumburg, IL will take you approximately 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be navigating on US 20 and Higgins Road, with about 65% of the journey on highways. Given the relatively low fuel cost of around $3, this is a budget-friendly excursion within the Midwest region. The drive offers a straightforward, highway-focused experience, ideal for a quick hop between these Illinois communities. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this quick connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 20 | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| East Higgins Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Higgins Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West North Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Wolf Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Village Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Dickens Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 20
— 11.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northlake, IL and Schaumburg, IL.
1
Start on East Dickens Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Dickens Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Roy Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Roy Avenue
3
Turn sharp right onto Village Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Village Drive
4
Turn right onto East Armitage Avenue
279 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Armitage Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Wolf Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Wolf Road
6
Turn right onto IL 64
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West North Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 290 West, US 20 West: Rockford
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on US 20
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Turn left onto IL 72
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on IL 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Higgins Road
12
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
13
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
14
Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
15
Arrive at destination
North Pleasant Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Roy Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto North Roy Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Village Drive
Turn sharp right onto Village Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
IL 64 / West North Avenue
Turn right onto IL 64 / West North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 290 West, US 20 West: Rockford
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 290 West, US 20 West: Rockford
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
$2.77 one way
$5.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.04 | $6.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Schaumburg, IL
Late night in Schaumburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:43 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
1 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
28m 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 drive that leans heavily into highway travel, with 65% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.6 miles on US 20, offering a sustained period of highway cruising. You'll transition between US 20 and East/West Higgins Road, providing a mix of high-speed segments and arterial road driving. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, keeping you moving steadily towards your destination.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.6 mi on US 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 20 and East Higgins Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Roy Avenue.
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 17.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.2 miles (North Roy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Village Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (IL 64 / West North Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Northlake, IL
Full guide →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 28m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.6 miles on US 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (North Roy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Village Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 1.1 miles (IL 64 / West North Avenue): 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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