How far is Crestwood, IL from Schaumburg, IL?
The driving distance from Crestwood, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 351.3 miles (565.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 309.4 miles (497.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crestwood and Schaumburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crestwood and Schaumburg.
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Start on Pinewood Drive
117 m · 19 sec · Pinewood Drive
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Turn right onto Ridgeway
86 m · 18 sec · Ridgeway
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Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road
78 m · 11 sec · McKinney Chapel Road
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Continue on McKinney Chapel Road
2617 ft · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Power Plant Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Power Plant Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Egypt Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
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Turn left
1753 ft · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
2311 ft · 41 sec
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Take the ramp right
1538 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
50.5 mi · 54 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185.5 mi · 3 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin
1718 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway
1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West
1751 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
1888 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.6 mi · 3 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 Crestwood and Schaumburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
185 mi · 03h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Cloudy leaving Crestwood 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 Crestwood to Schaumburg?
The road trip is about 351.3 miles (565.4 km) and usually takes 06h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.8 miles from Crestwood and 175.5 miles from Schaumburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 309.4 miles (497.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.76 one way or $93.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Crestwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Schaumburg.
Stop Ideas Near Tuscola
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 Tuscola.
Illinois Terminal
Mattoon station
Rantoul
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crestwood and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 309.36 mi (497.86 km).
#1 Crestwood
Village in United States of America
| Population | 10,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.6045000, -88.9400700 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 565 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $46.76 | $93.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.74 | $105.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.71 | $115.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.77 | $131.54 |
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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