How far is Schaumburg, IL from Crest Hill, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Crest Hill, IL is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
42.19 mi
01h 00m
Flight
33.08 mi
53.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.08 mi
Kilometers
53.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.19 mi
Kilometers
67.9 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crest Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 23, 2:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Crest Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Belmont
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Schaumburg
21.1 mi
00h 30m
To Crest Hill
21.1 mi
00h 30m

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
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Crest Hill.

  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

    2.3 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto IL 390 East Toll

    1522 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    2708 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3064 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    27.6 mi · 33 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 7: 159th Street

    2113 ft · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 159th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 159th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East 9th Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Theodore Street

    2751 ft · 1 min · Theodore Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Oakland Avenue

    861 ft · 38 sec · Oakland Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
27.6 mi · 65%
Broadway Street
2.99 mi · 7%
East 9th Street
2.9 mi · 7%
South Roselle Road
2.32 mi · 5%
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
1.76 mi · 4%
I 290 East
1.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

27.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 30m from Schaumburg
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near Crest Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Crest Hill?

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Schaumburg and 21.1 miles from Crest Hill.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 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 Crest Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

14 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Crest Hill. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.23 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Crest Hill

#2 Crest Hill

City in Will County, Illinois, United States

Population21,153
Coordinates41.5547500, -88.0986700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Crest Hill (-88.09867, 41.55475)

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
5.64 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 Crest Hill. The current time is 00:49:52.

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.