How far is Libertyville, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Libertyville, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
23.53 mi
00h 41m
Flight
18.5 mi
29.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.5 mi
Kilometers
29.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.53 mi
Kilometers
37.87 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 AM CDT
Return by in Libertyville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Libertyville
2026-04-19T05:52
Arrive Schaumburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Libertyville
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
Kildeer
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Libertyville
11.7 mi
00h 20m
To Schaumburg
11.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Libertyville and Schaumburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Park Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East Maple Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Lake Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street

  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 Libertyville 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roselle Road
6.22 mi · 26%
North State Route 53
3.03 mi · 13%
North Lake Street
2.79 mi · 12%
State Highway 83
2.29 mi · 10%
East Park Avenue
1.7 mi · 7%
IL Rt 83
1.57 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Roselle Road

Turn left onto North Roselle Road

6.22 mi · 00h 11m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kildeer
00h 20m from Libertyville
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Libertyville 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 Libertyville to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Kildeer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Libertyville and 11.7 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kildeer

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

42 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

44 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

46 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Libertyville and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 18.5 mi (29.77 km).

Libertyville

#1 Libertyville

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population20,155
Coordinates42.2830800, -87.9531300
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Libertyville (-87.95313, 42.28308)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

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 Libertyville and Schaumburg. The current time is 05:52:18.

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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.