Origin
Schaumburg, IL
Late night in Schaumburg on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Bristol, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schaumburg, IL
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Bristol, IL
Boys in Bristol Photography
Trip Overview
This 42.2-mile drive from Schaumburg, IL, to Bristol, IL, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Primarily using the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, County Farm Road, and IL 56, this journey is well-suited as a single-day excursion. Budget around $7 for fuel for this route, which stays within the Midwest region and the state of Illinois. The overall feel is that of a local drive with frequent turns, making it a straightforward hop between two Illinois communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway | 9.1 mi | 10m |
| County Farm Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| IL 56 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Illinois Route 59 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Elgin-O'Hare Tollway | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| United States Route 30 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| South Roselle Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Neltnor Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
— 9.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Bristol, IL.
1
Start on North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
2
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Thacker Street
3
Turn right onto North Roselle Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
4
Continue on South Roselle Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Roselle Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward IL 390 Toll West
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto IL 390
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lake Street
8
Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenbrook Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto County Farm Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
County Farm Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto West Geneva Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Geneva Road
11
Continue on East Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Washington Street
12
Turn left onto IL 59
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Neltnor Boulevard
13
Continue on IL 59
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Illinois Route 59
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 56
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 56
Exit 113
Toward IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto IL 47
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Illinois Route 47
20
Continue on US 30; IL 47
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
United States Route 30
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on North Bridge Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
22
Turn left onto Galena Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Galena Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Cannonball Trail
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cannonball Trail
Use the right lane.
24
Arrive at destination
Cannonball Trail
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Schaumburg, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Greenbrook Boulevard
Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the ramp toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
8
31 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
IL 56
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 56 toward IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 113
Toward IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn
9
35.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.60 one way
$13.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.77
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(9.1 mi)
$0.54
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Bristol, IL
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
2:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
17 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
1h 6m 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' for this 42.2-mile route. With only 26% of the journey on highways, you'll encounter a mix of faster-paced tollway travel and more intricate local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.1 miles on the Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway, after which you'll transition to County Farm Road and IL 56. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be adjusting your speed and direction more frequently, especially as you get closer to your destination.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.1 mi on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 6.7 miles in near Greenbrook Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 6.7 miles (Greenbrook Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles (IL 56): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Schaumburg, IL and Bristol, IL, road signs point toward Iowa and Elburn.
Iowa
21.6 mi in
|
~38m
Elburn
35.3 mi in
|
~56m
About the Cities
Starting 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 1h 6m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.1 miles on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.77 in tolls one way, starting with Reagan 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 Bristol, 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 6.7 miles (Greenbrook Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles (IL 56): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, 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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