How far is Burr Ridge, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Burr Ridge, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
27.45 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.41 mi
34.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.41 mi
Kilometers
34.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.45 mi
Kilometers
44.17 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM CDT
Return by in Burr Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burr Ridge
2026-04-18T23:58
Arrive Schaumburg
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Burr Ridge
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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 Burr Ridge
13.7 mi
00h 21m
To Schaumburg
13.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burr Ridge and Schaumburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 77th Street

    785 ft · 40 sec · 77th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South County Line Road

    1383 ft · 30 sec · South County Line Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    1250 ft · 19 sec · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 Tollway North: Wisconsin

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1694 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    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

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burr Ridge 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Charles Road West
12.8 mi · 47%
Tri-State Tollway
6.87 mi · 25%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 6%
I 294 Tollway North
1.56 mi · 6%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 4%
I 290 West
0.88 mi · 3%
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 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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmhurst
00h 21m from Burr Ridge
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burr Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Schaumburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burr Ridge to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Elmhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Burr Ridge and 13.7 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Burr Ridge and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Burr Ridge and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 21.41 mi (34.45 km).

Burr Ridge

#1 Burr Ridge

Village in United States of America

Population10,691
Coordinates41.7489200, -87.9183900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Burr Ridge (-87.91839, 41.74892)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.67 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.94 gal · 7.34 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.13 $8.25
Premium $4.65 $4.51 $9.03
Diesel $5.30 $5.14 $10.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Burr Ridge and Schaumburg. The current time is 23:58:17.

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.