How far is North Aurora, IL from Schaumburg, IL?
The driving distance from North Aurora, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Incorporated village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Aurora and Schaumburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Aurora and Schaumburg.
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Start on West State Street
1436 ft · 56 sec · West State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Grant Street
540 ft · 11 sec · North Grant Street
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Continue on Butterfield Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Butterfield Road
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 59
2.6 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on South Neltnor Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1872 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on Geneva Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Geneva Road
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Turn left onto County Farm Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · County Farm Road
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Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenbrook Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Street
98 m · 11 sec · Lake Street
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Take the ramp straight toward IL 390 East: Elgin OHare Expresway
2803 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road
1774 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Lane
783 ft · 39 sec · Bethel Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pleasant Drive
1029 ft · 45 sec · North Pleasant Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Aurora and Schaumburg.
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.
Butterfield Road
Continue on Butterfield Road
6.17 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy leaving North Aurora and Rain Showers near Schaumburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Aurora to Schaumburg?
The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from North Aurora and 13.5 miles from Schaumburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy around North Aurora and Rain Showers near Schaumburg.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Aurora and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 20.09 mi (32.33 km).
#1 North Aurora
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 18,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.8061400, -88.3273000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schaumburg
Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA
| Population | 72,049 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -88.0834100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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