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Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Crystal Lake, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

39m

Distance

22.7 mi

37 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 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

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city in McHenry County, Illinois, USA

Crystal Lake, IL

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Trip Overview

Schaumburg to Crystal Lake is 22.7 miles and takes about 39 minutes via West Northwest Highway and South Roselle Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward local excursion. You'll be navigating primarily surface roads for the entire duration, so expect a more connected-to-the-ground feel rather than high-speed cruising. This is a short trip, perfect for a quick errand, a visit to a friend, or an easy addition to a larger regional drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Northwest Highway 15.1 mi 24m
South Roselle Road 3.2 mi 5m
North Roselle Road 3.1 mi 5m
South Main Street 1 mi 2m
West Baldwin Road 0.2 mi <1m
West Thacker Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Pleasant Drive <0.1 mi <1m
East Crystal Lake Avenue <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Northwest Highway — 15.1 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Crystal Lake, 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

3.1 mi · 5 min · North Roselle Road
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on CR V60

3.2 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road
5

Turn right onto West Baldwin Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West Baldwin Road
6

Turn sharp left onto US 14

15 mi · 24 min · West Northwest Highway
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the right lane.
8

Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue

25 ft · 0 sec · East Crystal Lake Avenue
9

Arrive at destination

East Crystal Lake Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.7 — 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
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Roselle Road

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
6.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 14 / West Northwest Highway

Turn sharp left onto US 14 / West Northwest Highway

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
21.7 mi into trip | ~36m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
22.7 mi into trip | ~39m in | East Crystal Lake Avenue

Turn left onto East Crystal Lake Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.77 one way

$7.55 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.11 $8.22
premium $5.18 $4.63 $9.26
diesel $5.35 $4.78 $9.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.38 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $1.99 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.18 $1.45

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 May 28, 2026

Origin

Schaumburg, IL

Evening in Schaumburg on Wednesday

Local time

5:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Sunny

NE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 28 at 3:34AM CDT until May 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 28 at 2:15AM CDT until May 28 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Destination

Crystal Lake, IL

Evening in Crystal Lake on Wednesday

Local time

5:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Clear

NNE 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 28 at 3:34AM CDT until May 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued May 28 at 2:15AM CDT until May 28 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

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 cooler at arrival

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

Road read

39m 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 route has a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire 22.7 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 15.1 miles on West Northwest Highway. You'll be navigating through developed areas, so anticipate frequent intersections and traffic signals. The primary roads you'll use are West Northwest Highway, South Roselle Road, and North Roselle Road.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on West Northwest Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Thacker Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Roselle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 14 / West Northwest Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

911 ft 747 ft

Total Climb

286 ft

Total Descent

165 ft

Highest Point

911 ft

~21.1 mi in

Elevation Range

164 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Schaumburg, IL

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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.

Arriving in Crystal Lake, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1914

Crystal Lake is a city of 40,000 people in Northern Illinois. It has a revitalized historic downtown district, which is home to many small specialty shops and businesses, and is a local shopping district.

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 39m. Total distance: 22.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

39m 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 15.1 miles on West Northwest Highway. 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 0.2 miles (North Roselle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (US 14 / West Northwest Highway): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crystal Lake, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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