How far is Gages Lake, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Gages Lake, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
27.23 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.59 mi
36.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.59 mi
Kilometers
36.36 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.23 mi
Kilometers
43.83 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM CDT
Return by in Gages Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 10:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gages Lake
2026-04-19T08:44
Arrive Schaumburg
Sun, Apr 19, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gages Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Long Grove
IL

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Gages Lake
13.6 mi
00h 23m
To Schaumburg
13.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gages Lake and Schaumburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West Kewaunee Drive

    550 ft · 25 sec · West Kewaunee Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Mill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Mill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Belvidere Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Belvidere Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 31 sec · Mundelein Road

  6. 6

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  7. 7

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.2 mi · 2 min · IL RT 83

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North State Route 53

    3 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53

  11. 11

    Continue on North Hicks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Hicks Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Dundee Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Dundee Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Quentin Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Quentin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Northwest Highway

    3119 ft · 1 min · West Northwest Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Baldwin Road

    903 ft · 25 sec · West Baldwin Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    6.2 mi · 11 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 Gages Lake 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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roselle Road
6.22 mi · 23%
North State Route 53
3.03 mi · 11%
State Highway 83
2.29 mi · 8%
IL Rt 83
1.57 mi · 6%
East Dundee Road
1.52 mi · 6%
North Hicks Road
1.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

7.31 mi · 00h 13m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Long Grove
00h 23m from Gages Lake
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Long Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Gages Lake and 13.6 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Gages Lake and Mostly Sunny near Schaumburg.

Stop Ideas Near Long Grove

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

45 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

46 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gages Lake and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.36 km).

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#1 Gages Lake

Census designated place

Population10,198
Coordinates42.3516900, -87.9825800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Gages Lake (-87.98258, 42.35169)
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 40m
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
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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 Gages Lake and Schaumburg. The current time is 08:44:56.

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.