Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Mattoon, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

201.2 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 44m ★

6 AM

3h 56m

8 AM

4h 22m

10 AM

4h 6m

12 PM

4h 3m

3 PM

4h 7m

5 PM

4h 21m

8 PM

3h 49m

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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Mattoon, IL

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Trip Overview

Schaumburg to Mattoon is 201.2 miles and takes about 3 hours 56 minutes via I-57 and I-290, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward trip. With 83% of the route on highways, you'll experience a mostly direct path. Consider this a practical option if you need to get from the Chicago suburbs downstate efficiently. It's a single-day trip that won't eat up your entire schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

100.6 miles from Schaumburg, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	156.2 mi	2h 48m
Tri-State Tollway	18.2 mi	23m
I 290	9.8 mi	12m
Cicero Avenue	4.9 mi	7m
Charleston Avenue East	2.5 mi	4m
South Roselle Road	2.3 mi	4m
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway	1.8 mi	2m
Mile-Long Bridge	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 156.2 mi, about 2h 48m

Traffic on I-57

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~865 veh/hr typical

Quietest

1 AM

~101 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.6×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 5 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg, IL and Mattoon, IL.

Start on North Pleasant Drive

426 ft · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · West Thacker Street

Turn right onto North Roselle Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Roselle Road

Continue on South Roselle Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Roselle Road

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward IL 390 East Toll Use the left lane.

Merge onto IL 390

1.8 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 12 Toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec

Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 290

0.6 mi · 43 sec · I 290

Keep slight right at fork onto I 290

9.3 mi · 12 min · I 290

Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

1.0 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

Merge onto I 294

137 ft · 1 sec · Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 294

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

Continue on I 294

8.5 mi · 10 min · Tri-State Tollway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto IL 50; IL 83

4.9 mi · 7 min · Cicero Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto 167th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 167th Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

Merge onto I 57

156 mi · 2 hr 48 min · I 57

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 190B Toward IL 16 West: Mattoon

Turn straight onto IL 16

2.5 mi · 4 min · Charleston Avenue East

Turn right onto South 15th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · South 15th Street

Turn left

115 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 1-day drive, aim to depart Schaumburg in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic on the Tri-State Tollway and I-290. The 3-hour 56-minute estimated duration means you can easily complete this trip in one go, but if you prefer to break it up, consider a mid-point stop around the halfway mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 156.2-mile stretch on I-57, as exits might be spaced further apart. Your estimated fuel cost is around $36, so factor that into your budget.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 100.6 miles from Schaumburg, IL, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.2 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 44 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.6 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mattoon, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Schaumburg, IL

This is one driving day of about 201.2 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Schaumburg, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 156.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Joliet, IL

101 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

Dolton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Joliet, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Schaumburg, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

1.9 mi from route

QuikTrip

1.9 mi from route

QuikTrip

2.2 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.1 and 35.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford

5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 East: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 290 East: Chicago

16.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 15A Toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

35.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 B-A Toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th...

35.8 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 12A Toward IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.71 one way

$59.43 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.14	$32.80	$65.60
premium	$4.72	$37.36	$74.71
diesel	$4.80	$37.99	$75.98

Estimated Tolls: $1.21

Tri-state Tollway (18.2 mi) $1.09

Elgin-O'Hare Tollway (1.8 mi) $0.12

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

$30

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.4	0	$21.13	$9.66
Efficient EV	50.3	0	$17.61	$8.05
EV Truck/SUV	80.5	1	$28.17	$12.88

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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 Jul 20, 2026

Origin

Schaumburg, IL

Late night in Schaumburg on Monday

Local time

5:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Smoke

SE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 8:08PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 2:15PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Mattoon, IL

Late night in Mattoon on Monday

Local time

5:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Areas Of Smoke

ENE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 8:08PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 2:15PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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 warmer at arrival

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

Road read

3h 56m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 34.7

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route features 83% highway driving, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for most of the 201.2 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 156.2 miles, primarily on I-57. Expect a relatively consistent driving experience, transitioning to surface roads for the final portion of the trip. The high percentage of highway suggests a profile with fewer turns and more direct travel.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 156.2 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and Tri-State Tollway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 201.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

789 ft 635 ft

Total Climb

238 ft

Total Descent

292 ft

Highest Point

789 ft

Elevation Range

154 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Schaumburg, IL to Mattoon, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiana along the way.

Indiana

16.2 mi in | ~24m

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 Mattoon, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1853

Top landmarks

• Mattoon — Amtrak station in the Illinois city

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 3h 56m. Total distance: 201.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 156.2 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.21 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state 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.

Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Mattoon, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Mattoon, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Traffic on I-57

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Service Plaza

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Main Line Station Rest Area - Southbound

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Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound

Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound

Road Ranger

Road Ranger

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Peotone Travel Center

AF Truck Center

Road Ranger

Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

QuikTrip

QuikTrip

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Schaumburg, IL

Mattoon, IL

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 56m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Schaumburg, IL

Arriving in Mattoon, IL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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