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Trip from Sycamore, IL to Schaumburg, 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

56m

Distance

40.5 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Illinois, United States

Sycamore, IL

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village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Schaumburg, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick trip from Sycamore to Schaumburg, you are looking at a straightforward 40.5-mile journey through the Illinois Midwest. Expect to spend about 56 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves a combination of North Main Street, Plank Road, and I-90. With a fuel cost of approximately $6, it is an economical drive for commuters or casual travelers alike. Since the entire trip takes place within the same state, you will find the transitions between these local roads and the interstate quite manageable. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 17.9 mi 19m
Plank Road 12 mi 18m
IL 47 5 mi 7m
North Roselle Road 2 mi 3m
North Main Street 1.9 mi 2m
West Thacker Street 0.1 mi <1m
West State Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Pleasant Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Jane Addams Memorial Tollway — 17.9 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 64

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West State Street
2

Turn left onto IL 23

1.9 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto CH 15

12 mi · 18 min · Plank Road
4

Turn left onto IL 47

5.0 mi · 7 min · IL 47
5

Take the ramp

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 90 Toll East: Chicago
6

Merge onto I 90

18 mi · 19 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 65 Toward Roselle Road Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto CR V60

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Roselle Road
9

Turn right onto West Thacker Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · West Thacker Street
10

Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

426 ft · 18 sec · North Pleasant Drive
11

Arrive at destination

North Pleasant Drive

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Huntley, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Huntley, IL

20 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

Hanover Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Huntley, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Sycamore, 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 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 23 / North Main Street

Turn left onto IL 23 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
14.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | IL 47

Turn left onto IL 47

Navigation decision point

5
20.1 mi into trip | ~31m 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.
7
37.9 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward Roselle Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 65 Toward Roselle Road
4
40.4 mi into trip | ~56m in | North Pleasant Drive

Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.33 one way

$12.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.95 $13.90
premium $4.89 $7.79 $15.59
diesel $5.61 $8.94 $17.88

Estimated Tolls: $1.25

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (17.9 mi) $1.25

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.25 $1.94
Efficient EV 10.1 0 $3.54 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.67 $2.59

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Sycamore, IL

Morning in Sycamore on Tuesday

Local time

10:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 25 mph 43% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 4:55PM CDT until April 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 4:52PM CDT until April 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Schaumburg, IL

Morning in Schaumburg on Tuesday

Local time

10:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 25 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 4:55PM CDT until April 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 4:52PM CDT until April 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between roads. While you will eventually merge onto I-90, the route maintains a 0% highway share, emphasizing the technical nature of the local segments. You will not find any long, monotonous stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted portion is 0 miles on North Main Street. The personality of this drive is defined by frequent adjustments rather than high-speed cruising. Be prepared for a shift in pace as you move from the quieter local streets of Sycamore onto the more heavily trafficked infrastructure leading toward Schaumburg.

Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.9 mi on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 23 / North Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 23 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (IL 47): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Sycamore, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1835

Sycamore is a city in the Kishwaukee Valley, located in Northern Illinois with a population of about 17,188.

Top landmarks

  • • DeKalb County Courthouse — local government building in the United States
  • • Sycamore Historic District — historic district in Sycamore, Illinois
  • • Chicago and Northwestern Depot — railway station in Sycamore, the United States of America

Arriving 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 56m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 17.9 miles on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.25 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.

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 (IL 23 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (IL 47): Navigation decision point; at 20.1 miles (I 90 / Jane Addams Memorial Tollway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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