How far is East Moline, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from East Moline, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.67 mi
03h 02m
Flight
127.1 mi
204.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.1 mi
Kilometers
204.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.67 mi
Kilometers
260.19 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 16, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in East Moline
Thu, Apr 16, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Moline
2026-04-16T01:22
Arrive Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 16, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Moline
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Flagg
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From East Moline
80.7 mi
01h 31m
To Schaumburg
81 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Moline and Schaumburg.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    36 m · 9 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 30th Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · 30th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Crosstown Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto John Deere Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · John Deere Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    1799 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    43.8 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    34.8 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

    2271 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.4 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1 km · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Chicago

    2544 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    19.8 mi · 21 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road

    1792 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Roselle Road

    2 mi · 4 min · North Roselle Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Deere Expressway
48.6 mi · 30%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
47.5 mi · 29%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
34.8 mi · 22%
I 39 North
25.6 mi · 16%
North Roselle Road
1.99 mi · 1%
Crosstown Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Deere Expressway

Continue straight

43.8 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.6 mi
127.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagg
01h 31m from East Moline
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Moline and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Schaumburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Moline to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Flagg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from East Moline and 81 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Moline and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Schaumburg.

Stop Ideas Near Flagg

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

39 mi away
783 Main Street
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Plano

56 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

63 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Moline and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 127.1 mi (204.55 km).

East Moline

#1 East Moline

City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States

Population20,473
Coordinates41.5008700, -90.4443000
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: East Moline (-90.4443, 41.50087)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.6 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.2 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between East Moline and Schaumburg. The current time is 01:22:36.

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.