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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.91 mi
00h 48m
Flight
20.09 mi
32.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.09 mi
Kilometers
32.33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.91 mi
Kilometers
43.3 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Fri, Apr 10, 10:22 PM CDT
Return by in North Aurora
Fri, Apr 10, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Aurora
2026-04-10T21:33
Arrive Schaumburg
Fri, Apr 10, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Aurora
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Winfield
IL

Incorporated village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From North Aurora
13.4 mi
00h 24m
To Schaumburg
13.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
56°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West State Street

    1436 ft · 56 sec · West State Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Grant Street

    540 ft · 11 sec · North Grant Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Butterfield Road

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Butterfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 59

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Illinois Route 59

  5. 5

    Continue on South Neltnor Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Neltnor Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1872 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Geneva Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Geneva Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Farm Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · County Farm Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenbrook Boulevard

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lake Street

    98 m · 11 sec · Lake Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward IL 390 East: Elgin OHare Expresway

    2803 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Roselle Road

    1774 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Roselle Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bethel Lane

    783 ft · 39 sec · Bethel Lane

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Pleasant Drive

    1029 ft · 45 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Butterfield Road
6.17 mi · 23%
County Farm Road
5.94 mi · 22%
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
2.66 mi · 10%
Illinois Route 59
2.61 mi · 10%
North Roselle Road
2.58 mi · 10%
South Neltnor Boulevard
2.08 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
20.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 24m from North Aurora
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

25 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

38 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Aurora and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 20.09 mi (32.33 km).

North Aurora

#1 North Aurora

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population18,144
Coordinates41.8061400, -88.3273000
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: North Aurora (-88.3273, 41.80614)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.59 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.18 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between North Aurora and Schaumburg. The current time is 21:33:21.

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.