How far is Schaumburg, IL from Freeport, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Freeport, IL is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and Freeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Freeport.
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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 · 32 sec · West Thacker Street
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn left onto West Central Road
2157 ft · 51 sec · West Central Road
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Take the ramp left
2449 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
47 mi · 50 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2475 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
29.6 mi · 34 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Galena Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Galena Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Freeport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
47 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Sunny near Freeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Freeport?
The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Belvidere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Schaumburg and 44.4 miles from Freeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schaumburg and Sunny near Freeport.
Stop Ideas Near Belvidere
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 Belvidere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Freeport. Straight-line distance: 80.83 mi (130.08 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 Freeport
City in Illinois
| Population | 23,447 |
| Coordinates | 42.2966900, -89.6212300 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Freeport (-89.62123, 42.29669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.52 | $29.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
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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