Traveling from Schaumburg to Campton covers 344 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 44 minutes. Because this route is entirely within the Midwest, you can expect a fairly consistent regional feel as you head toward your destination. Given the duration, this trip is manageable as a long day drive, though you might prefer to break it up if you want a more leisurely pace. You should budget approximately $51 for fuel to complete the journey. With 88% of the route consisting of highway driving, it is a straightforward trip that favors efficiency over complex navigation. Whether you are aiming for a quick arrival or a relaxed pace, this route provides a reliable connection across Illinois.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172 miles from Schaumburg, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
142.7 mi
2h 34m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111.5 mi
2h 2m
IL 3
23.3 mi
28m
I 355
20.1 mi
25m
North Illinois Street
9.8 mi
15m
South Illinois Street
8.3 mi
12m
Main Street
8 mi
11m
State Route 159
6.1 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 142.7 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Campton, IL.
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Start on North Pleasant Drive
426 ft·20 sec·North Pleasant Drive
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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
2.3 mi·4 min·South Roselle Road
5
Turn left
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward IL 390 East TollUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto IL 390
1.8 mi·2 min·Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 12Toward I 290: Chicago, RockfordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·42 sec
Toward I 290 East: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 290
0.6 mi·43 sec·I 290
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 355
20 mi·25 min·I 355
Exit 7Toward I 355 South Tollway: JolietUse the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 12AToward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint LouisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward Joliet Road SouthUse the slight left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 55
112 mi·2 hr 2 min·Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, SpringfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
78 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 15AToward IL 159 South: Collinsville
18
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi·4 min·Vandalia Street
19
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi·1 min·South Morrison Avenue
20
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi·15 min·North Illinois Street
21
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft·4 sec·South Illinois Street
22
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi·12 min·South Illinois Street
23
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi·9 min·State Route 159
24
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Main Street
25
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi·13 sec·N Main St
26
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi·11 min·Main Street
27
Continue on IL 3
23 mi·28 min·IL 3
28
Turn left onto IL 150
1.4 mi·2 min·State Street
29
Turn right onto Welge Drive
0.1 mi·23 sec·Welge Drive
30
Arrive at destination
Welge Drive
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 6 hour and 44 minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route is heavily weighted toward highway travel, try to avoid peak traffic hours on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway to keep your transit time consistent. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $51 estimated cost is based on steady highway speeds; idling in traffic will naturally increase your consumption. Given the 142.7-mile stretch on I-55, you should time your refueling or snack breaks to coincide with the end of that major segment. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, so don't hesitate to adjust your departure time to ensure you aren't fighting congestion during the final leg of your journey.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172 miles from Schaumburg, IL, or about 3h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.7 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 76 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172 miles or 3h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campton, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg, IL
This is one driving day of about 344 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Schaumburg, 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 55 for about 142.7 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 139.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.1 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford
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 12
Toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford
7
5.8 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 290 East: Chicago
8
6.9 mi into trip|~12m in|I 355
Keep slight left at fork onto I 355 toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7
Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
8
27 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
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 12A
Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
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139.3 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.78 one way
$107.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg120 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$59.05
$118.10
premium
$4.89
$66.20
$132.40
diesel
$5.61
$75.95
$151.90
Estimated Tolls: $0.12
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
(1.8 mi)$0.12
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
$54
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
103.2
1
$36.12
$16.51
Efficient EV
86
0
$30.10
$13.76
EV Truck/SUV
137.6
1
$48.16
$22.02
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 13, 2026
Origin
Schaumburg, IL
Late night
in Schaumburg on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph48% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 10:19PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Campton, IL
Late night
in Campton on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
S 14 mph36% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 10:19PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 201.7
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...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 23.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience that leans heavily on the Adlai Stevenson Expressway and I-55. You will spend the vast majority of your time on these major arteries, ensuring a consistent speed for most of the 344-mile trek. The longest single leg of the journey spans 142.7 miles on I-55, which offers a long, uninterrupted stretch of pavement. While the route incorporates IL-3, the overall character remains defined by the interstate system rather than slower, local roads. Expect a standard, efficient interstate pace that allows you to focus on the road ahead without the constant gear shifting required on secondary state highways.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.7 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 344 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 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 355): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
789 ft460 ft
Total Climb
262 ft
Total Descent
503 ft
Highest Point
789 ft
Elevation Range
330 ft
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 Campton, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis, Joliet Road South and Springfield.
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 6h 44m. Total distance: 344 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 142.7 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.12 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Campton, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 355): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Campton, IL before the return drive.
