How far is Schaumburg, IL from Bristol, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Bristol, IL is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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 Schaumburg and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Bristol.
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Start on North Pleasant Drive
130 m · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive
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Turn right onto West Thacker Street
723 ft · 34 sec · West Thacker Street
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Turn right onto North Roselle Road
2653 ft · 1 min · North Roselle Road
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Continue on South Roselle Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Roselle Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 390 Toll West
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1342 ft · 27 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenbrook Boulevard
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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 West Geneva Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Geneva Road
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Continue on East Washington Street
1872 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Neltnor Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
3.7 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
9.1 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn
956 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove
667 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Illinois Route 47
983 ft · 19 sec · Illinois Route 47
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Continue on United States Route 30
2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30
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Continue on North Bridge Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Galena Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Galena Road
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Turn right onto Cannonball Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cannonball Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cannonball Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Bristol.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
9.07 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Bristol?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Warrenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Schaumburg and 21.1 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Warrenville
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 Warrenville.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 29.87 mi (48.07 km).
#1 Schaumburg
Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA
| Population | 72,049 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -88.0834100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 30,486 |
| Coordinates | 41.6855900, -88.4281300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-88.42813, 41.68559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
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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