How far is Ottawa, IL from Schaumburg, IL?
The driving distance from Ottawa, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ottawa and Schaumburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa and Schaumburg.
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Start on La Salle Street
31 m · 5 sec · La Salle Street
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Turn slight left onto Lincoln Place
137 m · 25 sec · Lincoln Place
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Turn left onto Columbus Street
68 m · 11 sec · Columbus Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Green Street
2119 ft · 42 sec · Green Street
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Continue on North 2753rd Road
3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road
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Turn left
1240 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Joliet
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
1892 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs
2797 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road
1888 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto East Higgins Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road
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Continue on West Higgins Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Thacker Street
723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street
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Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive
130 m · 19 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 Ottawa and Schaumburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 East
Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ottawa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Schaumburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ottawa to Schaumburg?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Ottawa and 42.9 miles from Schaumburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ottawa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Schaumburg.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns
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 Crystal Lawns.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 61.58 mi (99.11 km).
#1 Ottawa
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 18,097 |
| Coordinates | 41.3455900, -88.8425800 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.39 | $22.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.84 | $25.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.06 | $28.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
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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