How far is Schaumburg, IL from Buffalo Grove, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Buffalo Grove, IL is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and Buffalo Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Buffalo Grove.
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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 left onto North Roselle Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Higgins Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn left onto East Frontage Road
153 m · 11 sec · East Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward IL 53 North, I 290 West
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1559 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 53, IL 68: Dundee Road
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto North Arlington Heights Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto Lake Cook Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Cook Road
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Turn right onto South Buffalo Grove Road
814 ft · 20 sec · South Buffalo Grove Road
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Turn left onto Aptakisic Road
31 m · 5 sec · Aptakisic Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Aptakisic Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Buffalo Grove.
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.
IL 53 North
Keep slight left
6.86 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
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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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Schaumburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Buffalo Grove?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Schaumburg and 7.3 miles from Buffalo Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Schaumburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Buffalo Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Buffalo Grove. Straight-line distance: 10.33 mi (16.62 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 Buffalo Grove
Village in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 41,496 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514100, -87.9597900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buffalo Grove (-87.95979, 42.15141)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
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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