How far is Algonquin, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Algonquin, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.3 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.15 mi
22.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.15 mi
Kilometers
22.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.3 mi
Kilometers
26.24 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Return by in Algonquin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Algonquin
2026-04-23T07:27
Arrive Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Algonquin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Barrington
IL

Village in United States of America

From Algonquin
8.1 mi
00h 14m
To Schaumburg
8.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Algonquin and Schaumburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Algonquin and Schaumburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    124 m · 19 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    800 ft · 31 sec · South Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Algonquin Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · East Algonquin Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Dundee Road

    1483 ft · 30 sec · Dundee Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Algonquin Road

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Algonquin Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Roselle Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Roselle Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Algonquin and Schaumburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Algonquin Road
6.77 mi · 42%
Algonquin Road
5.75 mi · 35%
North Roselle Road
3.06 mi · 19%
Dundee Road
0.28 mi · 2%
South Harrison Street
0.15 mi · 1%
West Thacker Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Algonquin Road

Turn right onto East Algonquin Road

6.77 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Barrington
00h 14m from Algonquin
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Algonquin and Mostly Sunny near Schaumburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Algonquin to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Algonquin and 8.1 miles from Schaumburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Algonquin and Mostly Sunny near Schaumburg.

Stop Ideas Near South Barrington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Barrington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Barrington.

RAIL

Glenview station

26 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

35 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

37 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

42 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Algonquin and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 14.15 mi (22.78 km).

Algonquin

#1 Algonquin

Village in Illinois

Population30,730
Coordinates42.1655800, -88.2942500
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Algonquin (-88.29425, 42.16558)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.19
Round trip
$4.37
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.19 $4.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.47 $4.93
Premium $4.65 $2.70 $5.40
Diesel $5.30 $3.08 $6.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Algonquin and Schaumburg. The current time is 07:27:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.