How far is Bensenville, IL from Schaumburg, IL?
The driving distance from Bensenville, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bensenville and Schaumburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bensenville and Schaumburg.
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Start on the route
17 m · 6 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Green Street
26 m · 13 sec · West Green Street
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Turn left onto South York Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South York Road
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Turn left onto Thorndale Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndale Avenue
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Turn right onto Supreme Drive
118 m · 13 sec · Supreme Drive
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Turn left onto West Thorndale Avenue
1821 ft · 40 sec · West Thorndale Avenue
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Turn right onto Busse Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Busse Road
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Turn left onto Oakton Street
851 ft · 24 sec · Oakton Street
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Turn straight onto East Higgins Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · East Higgins Road
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Continue on West Higgins Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Thacker Street
723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street
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Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bensenville and Schaumburg.
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.
East Higgins Road
Turn straight onto East Higgins Road
5.3 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bensenville 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 Bensenville to Schaumburg?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Elk Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Bensenville and 6.4 miles from Schaumburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bensenville and Mostly Sunny near Schaumburg.
Stop Ideas Near Elk Grove Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elk Grove Village.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bensenville and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 9.13 mi (14.7 km).
#1 Bensenville
Village in United States of America
| Population | 17,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.9550300, -87.9400700 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schaumburg
Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA
| Population | 72,049 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -88.0834100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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