Origin
Schaumburg, IL
Late night in Schaumburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Lindenhurst, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Lindenhurst, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
This relatively short 31-mile drive from Schaumburg, IL to Lindenhurst, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 55 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with about 27% on highways, making it a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $5, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its short distance and local road focus, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a focused trip without the need for an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Illinois, so you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lake Street | 8.8 mi | 15m |
| 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 Grand Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| US 45 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Dundee Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Lake Street
— 8.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Lindenhurst, 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
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
South Lake Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 45
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 45
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto IL 132
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Sand Lake Road
259 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sand Lake Road
20
Turn left onto Valley Drive
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
Valley Drive
21
Turn right onto Briar Lane
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Briar Lane
22
Arrive at destination
Briar Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 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
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Lindenhurst, IL
Late night in Lindenhurst on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
3 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
55m 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' for this 31-mile journey. While 27% of the route involves highway driving, much of your time will be spent on local streets, requiring frequent turns and navigation through suburban areas. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 8.8 miles along South Lake Street, offering a brief period of less interrupted travel before you transition back to more local road navigation. This drive is characterized by its constant engagement with the local road network rather than long, monotonous highway stretches.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.8 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 12 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 31 miles you will encounter 12 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.
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 55m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 8.8 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 Lindenhurst, 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 Lindenhurst, 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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