How far is Newell, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Newell, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.36 mi
03h 47m
Flight
131.82 mi
212.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.82 mi
Kilometers
212.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.36 mi
Kilometers
254.85 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:46 PM CDT
Return by in Newell
Wed, Apr 15, 7:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newell
2026-04-15T11:58
Arrive Schaumburg
Wed, Apr 15, 3:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newell
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
Kankakee
IL

City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

From Newell
79.2 mi
01h 53m
To Schaumburg
79.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Winter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 10 min · East Winter Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Vermilion Street

    20.8 mi · 31 min · North Vermilion Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 2300 East

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 2300 East

  4. 4

    Continue on South Chicago St

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Chicago St

  5. 5

    Continue on 2300 East

    9.9 mi · 15 min · 2300 East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · East Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road

  9. 9

    Continue on S 7000E Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road

  10. 10

    Continue on E 7000S Road

    2797 ft · 53 sec · E 7000S Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Dixie Highway

    1808 ft · 31 sec · South Dixie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  13. 13

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago

    1621 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    37 mi · 42 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83, I 294 Toll North: Sibley Boulevard, 147th Street, Wisconsin

    1718 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  20. 20

    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

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  25. 25

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newell 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
37.3 mi · 24%
Tri-State Tollway
22.8 mi · 14%
North Vermilion Street
20.8 mi · 13%
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 9%
Saint Charles Road West
12.8 mi · 8%
County Road 2300 East
11.4 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

37 mi · 00h 42m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
131.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kankakee
01h 53m from Newell
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newell 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 Newell to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Kankakee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Newell and 79.2 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Schaumburg.

Stop Ideas Near Kankakee

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

41 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

49 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newell and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 131.82 mi (212.14 km).

Newell

#1 Newell

Township in Vermilion County, Illinois

Population12,736
Coordinates40.1630900, -87.5836300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Newell (-87.58363, 40.16309)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $21.08
Round trip
$42.16
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.08 $42.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.77 $47.55
Premium $4.65 $26.02 $52.03
Diesel $5.30 $29.65 $59.30

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newell and Schaumburg. The current time is 11:58:19.

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.