How far is Bridgeview, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Bridgeview, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.09 mi
00h 49m
Flight
24.28 mi
39.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.28 mi
Kilometers
39.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.09 mi
Kilometers
51.65 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM CDT
Return by in Bridgeview
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeview
2026-04-22T22:26
Arrive Schaumburg
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeview
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Elmhurst
IL

A city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Bridgeview
16 mi
00h 24m
To Schaumburg
16 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 78th Street

    36 m · 10 sec · 78th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Oketo Avenue

    658 ft · 33 sec · South Oketo Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 79th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 79th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on IL 171 South

    1423 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Archer Road

    531 ft · 10 sec · Archer Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, La Grange Road North

    868 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 12 West, US 20 West, US 45 North: La Grange Road

    1371 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · La Grange Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeview 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Charles Road West
12.8 mi · 40%
Tri-State Tollway
6.87 mi · 21%
79th Street
1.78 mi · 6%
I 294 North
1.68 mi · 5%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 5%
La Grange Road
1.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Saint Charles Road West

Merge slight left

12.4 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 24m from Bridgeview
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bridgeview and Sunny near Schaumburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Bridgeview and 16 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmhurst

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst.

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

16 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeview and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 24.28 mi (39.07 km).

Bridgeview

#1 Bridgeview

Village in United States of America

Population15,993
Coordinates41.7500300, -87.8042200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Bridgeview (-87.80422, 41.75003)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

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 Bridgeview and Schaumburg. The current time is 22:26:34.

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.