How far is Lombard, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Lombard, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
16.2 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.28 mi
18.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.28 mi
Kilometers
18.16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.2 mi
Kilometers
26.07 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Sat, Apr 11, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Lombard
Sat, Apr 11, 10:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lombard
2026-04-11T09:39
Arrive Schaumburg
Sat, Apr 11, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lombard
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Lombard
8.1 mi
00h 13m
To Schaumburg
8.1 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grace Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · South Grace Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    2369 ft · 60 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    4 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lombard 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.62 mi · 53%
South Grace Street
1.71 mi · 11%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 10%
North Avenue
1.44 mi · 9%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 6%
North Roselle Road
0.73 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left

4.64 mi · 00h 06m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
11.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 13m from Lombard
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lombard 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 Lombard to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Lombard and 8.1 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lombard and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 11.28 mi (18.16 km).

Lombard

#1 Lombard

Village in Illinois

Population43,961
Coordinates41.8800300, -88.0078400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Lombard (-88.00784, 41.88003)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.15 $4.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.42 $4.85
Premium $4.65 $2.65 $5.31
Diesel $5.30 $3.02 $6.05

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Lombard and Schaumburg. The current time is 09:39:37.

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.