Origin
Schaumburg, IL
Night in Schaumburg on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Gages Lake, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schaumburg, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Gages Lake, IL
PIE
Trip Overview
This 27.3-mile drive from Schaumburg, IL to Gages Lake, IL is a manageable 48-minute trip, making it perfect for a single day. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical journey. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, with about 24% of the drive on highways. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape. It's a straightforward drive with no planned overnight stays needed, ideal for a quick regional excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Street | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| South Roselle Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Roselle Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North State Route 53 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 83 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| West Dundee Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Hicks Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Belvidere Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lake Street
— 7.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Gages 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
·
20 sec
·
West Baldwin Road
6
Turn right onto US 14
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Northwest Highway
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto North Quentin Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Quentin Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto IL 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Dundee Road
9
Turn left onto North Hicks Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hicks Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on IL 53
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
North State Route 53
11
At end of road, turn left onto IL 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 83
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on IL 83
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Mundelein Road
13
Continue on IL 83
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
IL RT 83
14
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
IL Rt 83
15
Continue on IL 83
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Mundelein Road
16
Continue on US 45
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Lake Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto IL 120
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Belvidere Road
18
Turn left onto North Mill Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Mill Road
19
Turn left onto West Kewaunee Drive
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Kewaunee Drive
20
Arrive at destination
West Kewaunee Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.7 — 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.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 14 / West Northwest Highway
Turn right onto US 14 / West Northwest Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
North Hicks Road
Turn left onto North Hicks Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
IL 83 / State Highway 83
At end of road, turn left onto IL 83 / State Highway 83
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.27 one way
$8.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.69 | $9.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Gages Lake, IL
Night in Gages Lake on Saturday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
7 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
48m 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 on this route. While only 24% of the journey is on highways, you'll experience a longest stretch of 7.3 miles on South Lake Street before transitioning onto South Roselle Road and then North Roselle Road. The character of the drive is more about navigating through communities rather than open highway cruising. This means a more dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in speed and direction as you pass through various local areas.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on South Lake Street.
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 11 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 27.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 6.6 miles (US 14 / West Northwest Highway): 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 Gages Lake, IL
Full guide →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 48m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 7.3 miles on South Lake Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Gages Lake, 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 6.6 miles (US 14 / West Northwest Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gages 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Gages Lake, IL
Explore more options from Schaumburg, IL or browse trips ending in Gages Lake, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.