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Trip from Schaumburg, IL to Mokena, 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 2m

Distance

46.4 mi

75 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

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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village in Will County, Illinois, United States of America

Mokena, IL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward drive from Schaumburg to Mokena, Illinois, spans approximately 46.4 miles and is estimated to take just over an hour. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays and featuring a manageable fuel cost of around $7. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, making it a functional transit between two points within the Midwest region. You'll find this journey to be efficient and direct, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 355 31.4 mi 37m
Maple Road 4 mi 5m
Wolf Road 2.6 mi 4m
South Roselle Road 2.3 mi 4m
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway 1.8 mi 2m
West 179th Street 0.7 mi 1m
I 290 0.6 mi <1m
North Roselle Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 355 — 31.4 mi, about 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Pleasant Drive

426 ft · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive
2

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · West Thacker Street
3

Turn right onto North Roselle Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Roselle Road
4

Continue on South Roselle Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · South Roselle Road
5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward IL 390 East Toll Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto IL 390

1.8 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 12 Toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 290 East: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 290

0.6 mi · 43 sec · I 290
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355

31 mi · 37 min · I 355
Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet Use the slight left lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 1 Toward US 6: Southwest Highway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn left onto US 6

4.0 mi · 5 min · Maple Road
13

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 37 sec · West South West Highway
14

Turn right onto West 179th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West 179th Street
15

Turn right onto Wolf Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
16

Arrive at destination

Wolf Road

Where to Stop

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

village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lisle, IL

23 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

Itasca, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lisle, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.2 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left toward IL 390 East Toll

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward IL 390 East Toll
8
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
7
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
8
6.9 mi into trip | ~12m in | I 355

Keep slight left at fork onto I 355 toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7 Toward I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
7
38.3 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward US 6: Southwest Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1 Toward US 6: Southwest Highway

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.25 one way

$14.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.96 $15.93
premium $4.89 $8.93 $17.86
diesel $5.61 $10.24 $20.49

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

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.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$0

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.9 0 $4.87 $2.23
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.06 $1.86
EV Truck/SUV 18.6 0 $6.50 $2.97

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 21, 2026

Origin

Schaumburg, IL

Morning in Schaumburg on Tuesday

Local time

9:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 20 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 4:53AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 4:53AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Mokena, IL

Morning in Mokena on Tuesday

Local time

9:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 20 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 4:53AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 21 at 4:53AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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

2 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

1h 2m 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?

With a 69% highway share, this drive is predominantly focused on faster travel, featuring a substantial longest stretch of 31.4 miles on I 355. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate driving for a significant portion of the journey. Expect a consistent pace for much of the trip, interspersed with segments on Maple Road and Wolf Road. The road's personality is largely dictated by its highway-centric profile, emphasizing direct transit over leisurely sightseeing.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.4 mi on I 355.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 355 and Maple Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.4 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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 Mokena, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Rockford along the way.

Rockford

5.1 mi in | ~9m

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 1h 2m. Total distance: 46.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.4 miles on I 355. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Elgin-O'Hare 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 Mokena, 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 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; 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.

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

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mokena, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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