How far is Schaumburg, IL from Antioch, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Antioch, IL is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
35.15 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.68 mi
49.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.68 mi
Kilometers
49.37 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.15 mi
Kilometers
56.57 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Antioch
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-23T07:03
Arrive Antioch
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schaumburg
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
Wauconda
IL

Village in Lake County, Illinois, United States

From Schaumburg
17.6 mi
00h 28m
To Antioch
17.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Antioch.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 34 sec · West Thacker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Roselle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Roselle Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Baldwin Road

    921 ft · 28 sec · West Baldwin Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto West Northwest Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Northwest Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Ela Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Ela Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rand Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Rand Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Fox Lake Road

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Fox Lake Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lake Street

    2489 ft · 1 min · Lake Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Antioch.

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rand Road
14.4 mi · 41%
Fox Lake Road
5.91 mi · 17%
South Ela Road
3.61 mi · 10%
South Roselle Road
3.16 mi · 9%
North Roselle Road
3.06 mi · 9%
West Northwest Highway
1.38 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Rand Road

Turn left onto Rand Road

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
30.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wauconda
00h 28m from Schaumburg
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near Antioch.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Antioch?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Wauconda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Schaumburg and 17.6 miles from Antioch.

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

The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near Antioch.

Stop Ideas Near Wauconda

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

34 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

53 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

54 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

55 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Antioch. Straight-line distance: 30.68 mi (49.37 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Antioch

#2 Antioch

Town in the American state of Illinois

Population14,174
Coordinates42.4772400, -88.0956400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Antioch (-88.09564, 42.47724)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 Schaumburg and Antioch. The current time is 07:03:29.

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.