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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.18 mi
01h 06m
Flight
29.87 mi
48.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.87 mi
Kilometers
48.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.89 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 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 Bristol
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Warrenville
IL

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Schaumburg
21.1 mi
00h 33m
To Bristol
21.1 mi
00h 33m

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
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

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.

  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 right onto North Roselle Road

    2653 ft · 1 min · North Roselle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Roselle Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Roselle Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 390 Toll West

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1342 ft · 27 sec · Lake Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenbrook Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Farm Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · County Farm Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Geneva Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Geneva Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Washington Street

    1872 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Neltnor Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Neltnor Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East, IL 47: Sugar Grove, Elburn

    956 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 47 South, US 30 East: Sugar Grove

    667 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Illinois Route 47

    983 ft · 19 sec · Illinois Route 47

  20. 20

    Continue on United States Route 30

    2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30

  21. 21

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Galena Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Galena Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cannonball Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cannonball Trail

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
9.07 mi · 22%
County Farm Road
5.94 mi · 14%
IL 56 West
4.24 mi · 10%
Illinois Route 59
3.65 mi · 9%
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
3.27 mi · 8%
United States Route 30
2.83 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrenville
00h 33m from Schaumburg
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Naperville

5 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

25 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

34 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 29.87 mi (48.07 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Bristol

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population30,486
Coordinates41.6855900, -88.4281300
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Bristol (-88.42813, 41.68559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Schaumburg and Bristol. The current time is 07:03:33.

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.