Origin
Schaumburg, IL
Late night in Schaumburg on Sunday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Carpentersville, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
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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Carpentersville, IL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Schaumburg to Carpentersville, you are looking at a short, 12.7-mile journey through the Illinois suburbs. Expect to spend about 21 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward outing that easily fits into a single day. With a modest fuel budget of just $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You won't need an overnight stay for this drive, as the distance is short enough to complete in under half an hour. Since both towns are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. It is a practical, no-fuss commute that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Higgins Road | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| South Kennedy Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Roselle Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Thacker Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Pleasant Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Kennedy Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Higgins Road
— 9.9 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Carpentersville, IL.
1
Start on North Pleasant Drive
426 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Pleasant Drive
2
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Thacker Street
3
Turn left onto North Roselle Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Roselle Road
4
Turn left onto IL 72
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
West Higgins Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto IL 25
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kennedy Drive
6
Arrive at destination
IL 25
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Thacker Street
Turn right onto West Thacker Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 72 / West Higgins Road
Turn left onto IL 72 / West Higgins Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
10.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
IL 25 / South Kennedy Drive
Turn right onto IL 25 / South Kennedy Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Carpentersville, IL
Late night in Carpentersville on Sunday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating through local roads like West Higgins Road, South Kennedy Drive, and North Roselle Road, as this route maintains a zero-percent highway share. The longest uninterrupted portion of your trip consists of a 9.9-mile stretch on West Higgins Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the road is characterized by frequent turns, you will want to stay alert and ready for maneuvering. It is a technical, low-stress drive that rewards your attention to local signage rather than long-distance cruising habits.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on West Higgins Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Thacker Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Schaumburg, IL to Carpentersville, IL is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IL 72 / West Higgins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (IL 25 / South Kennedy Drive): Navigation decision point.
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 21m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on West Higgins Road. 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 0.1 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (IL 72 / West Higgins Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (IL 25 / South Kennedy Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Carpentersville, 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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