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Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Freeport, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

88.5 mi

142 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

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 and county seat and largest city of Stephenson County, Illinois, United States

Freeport, IL

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Trip Overview

This 88.5-mile drive from Schaumburg, IL, to Freeport, IL, is a straightforward 1-hour and 45-minute trip through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it's an economical option, easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate via the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and U.S. Grant Memorial Highway, with a smaller percentage on local roads. The overall feel is a practical, local drive, perfect for a quick getaway without needing an overnight stay. Consider this route for a convenient journey within Illinois.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

44.3 miles from Schaumburg, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 47 mi 50m
U.S. Grant Memorial Highway 29.6 mi 34m
US 20 Business 3.6 mi 5m
I 39 2.6 mi 2m
North Roselle Road 2.2 mi 4m
South Galena Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
West Central Road 0.4 mi <1m
West Thacker Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 47 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Freeport, 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

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

Turn left onto CR A61

0.4 mi · 51 sec · West Central Road
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 59 sec
6

Merge onto I 90

47 mi · 50 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
8

Merge onto I 39; US 51

0.5 mi · 30 sec · I 39; US 51
9

Continue on I 39; US 20; US 51

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 39; US 20; US 51
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 20

30 mi · 34 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
11

Take the exit onto US 20 Business

3.6 mi · 5 min · US 20 Business
Toward US 20 BUS: Freeport
12

Turn slight right onto US 20 Business

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Galena Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

US 20 Business

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just 1 hour and 45 minutes, this 88.5-mile trip offers plenty of flexibility. You can easily leave Schaumburg in the morning and arrive in Freeport with ample time for exploration. Given the relatively short distance and the $14 fuel cost, no major rest stops are essential, but be mindful of the 'turn-heavy' nature of the drive, especially as you transition off the main highways. Pay close attention to signage on US 20 Business as it leads you into Freeport.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.3 miles from Schaumburg, IL, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47 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 19 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.3 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Freeport, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Schaumburg, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Schaumburg, IL

This is one driving day of about 88.5 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Schaumburg, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway for about 47 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Cherry Valley, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cherry Valley, IL

44 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

Huntley, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cherry Valley, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.3 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Kids Art & Play Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Schaumburg, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: Closed

+16305231101

Visit website

Kids Art & Play Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv

Schaumburg, Illinois

Hours: Closed

+16305231101

Visit website

Midway Village Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Rockford, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18153979112

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.4 — 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.
6
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | CR A61 / West Central Road

Turn left onto CR A61 / West Central Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge onto I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
50.4 mi into trip | ~57m in

Take the exit toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.84 one way

$27.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.19 $30.38
premium $4.89 $17.03 $34.06
diesel $5.61 $19.54 $39.08

Estimated Tolls: $3.29

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (47 mi) $3.29

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

$14

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.6 0 $9.29 $4.25
Efficient EV 22.1 0 $7.74 $3.54
EV Truck/SUV 35.4 0 $12.39 $5.66

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Schaumburg, IL

Late night in Schaumburg on Tuesday

Local time

3:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Freeport, IL

Late night in Freeport on Tuesday

Local time

3:08 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Cherry Valley, IL

44 mi in

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

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

1h 45m 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' profile for this 88.5-mile journey. While about 7% of your travel will be on highways, including a significant 47-mile stretch on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway, much of the route involves transitioning to local roads. This means you'll experience a mix of driving styles, from faster highway segments to more intricate, turn-filled local streets as you approach Freeport. The drive's character shifts from open highway to a more connected, community-based feel.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Thacker Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 88.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Roselle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CR A61 / West Central Road): Lane positioning matters here.

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.

Arriving in Freeport, IL

Full guide →

Freeport, Illinois is in the Illinois Driftless Area.

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 45m. Total distance: 88.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.29 in tolls one way, starting with Jane Addams 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 Freeport, 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 0.1 miles (West Thacker Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Roselle Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CR A61 / West Central Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Freeport, 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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