How far is Oswego, IL from Schaumburg, IL?
The driving distance from Oswego, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 34.2 miles (55 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oswego and Schaumburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oswego and Schaumburg.
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Start on East Washington Street
16 m · 5 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto Madison Street
713 ft · 25 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Chicago Road
3057 ft · 1 min · Chicago Road
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Eola Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Eola Road
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Turn right onto Butterfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 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 · 37 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 Oswego 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.
County Farm Road
Turn left onto County Farm Road
5.94 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Oswego and Sunny near Schaumburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oswego to Schaumburg?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
West Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Oswego and 17.1 miles from Schaumburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oswego and Sunny near Schaumburg.
Stop Ideas Near West Chicago
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 West Chicago.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oswego and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 27.87 mi (44.86 km).
#1 Oswego
City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
| Population | 36,696 |
| Coordinates | 41.6828100, -88.3514600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.15 | $10.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
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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