How far is Round Lake, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Round Lake, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.2 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.11 mi
35.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.11 mi
Kilometers
35.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.78 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Wed, Apr 22, 8:05 PM CDT
Return by in Round Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 8:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake
2026-04-22T19:20
Arrive Schaumburg
Wed, Apr 22, 8:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lake Zurich
IL

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Round Lake
13.6 mi
00h 22m
To Schaumburg
13.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake and Schaumburg.

  1. 1

    Start on North Cedar Lake Road

    72 m · 8 sec · North Cedar Lake Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue

    696 ft · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Belvidere Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    720 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ela Road

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Ela Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Northwest Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Northwest Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    585 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West Baldwin Road

    622 ft · 19 sec · West Baldwin Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · North Roselle Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 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 Round Lake 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Belvidere Road
14.4 mi · 53%
North Roselle Road
6.22 mi · 23%
Ela Road
3.61 mi · 13%
South Northwest Highway
1.27 mi · 5%
South Cedar Lake Road
0.96 mi · 4%
West Thacker Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Belvidere Road

Continue straight

7.83 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Zurich
00h 22m from Round Lake
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Round Lake and Sunny near Schaumburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Round Lake to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Zurich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Round Lake and 13.6 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Round Lake and Sunny near Schaumburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Zurich

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

27 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

47 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

51 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 22.11 mi (35.59 km).

Round Lake

#1 Round Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population17,982
Coordinates42.3533600, -88.0934100
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Round Lake (-88.09341, 42.35336)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
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
0.96 gal
3.63 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.26 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Round Lake and Schaumburg. The current time is 19:20:37.

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.