How far is Schaumburg, IL from Deerfield, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Deerfield, IL is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.07 mi
00h 36m
Flight
15.51 mi
24.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.51 mi
Kilometers
24.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.07 mi
Kilometers
37.12 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield
Tue, Apr 14, 5:11 PM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Tue, Apr 14, 5:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-14T16:34
Arrive Deerfield
Tue, Apr 14, 5:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Schaumburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prospect Heights
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Schaumburg
11.5 mi
00h 18m
To Deerfield
11.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Roselle Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Higgins Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Frontage Road

    153 m · 11 sec · East Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward IL 53 North, I 290 West

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1559 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward East Palatine Road

    2489 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Palatine Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Palatine Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Willow Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Willow Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    117 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 294 North: Wisconsin

    2066 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Deerfield Road

    2278 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Deerfield Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Deerfield Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Waukegan Road

    1333 ft · 29 sec · North Waukegan Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elder Lane

    569 ft · 30 sec · Elder Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left

    34 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palatine Road
5.96 mi · 26%
IL 53 North
5.44 mi · 24%
Tri-State Tollway
4.16 mi · 18%
West Higgins Road
2.67 mi · 12%
Deerfield Road
1.7 mi · 7%
Willow Road
0.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Palatine Road

Merge slight left onto Palatine Road

5.96 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
15.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prospect Heights
00h 18m from Schaumburg
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Deerfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Prospect Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Schaumburg and 11.6 miles from Deerfield.

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

The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Deerfield.

Stop Ideas Near Prospect Heights

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

11 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

34 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

35 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Deerfield. Straight-line distance: 15.51 mi (24.96 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Deerfield

Village in Illinois

Population18,532
Coordinates42.1711400, -87.8445100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Deerfield (-87.84451, 42.17114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.65 $3.77 $7.54
Diesel $5.30 $4.30 $8.59

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Schaumburg and Deerfield. The current time is 16:34:58.

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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.