How far is Schaumburg, IL from Gages Lake, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Gages Lake, IL is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and Gages Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Gages Lake.
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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
3.1 mi · 6 min · North Roselle Road
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Continue on South Roselle Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Baldwin Road
921 ft · 21 sec · West Baldwin Road
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Turn right onto West Northwest Highway
3119 ft · 1 min · West Northwest Highway
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Turn left onto North Quentin Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Quentin Road
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Turn right onto West Dundee Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Dundee Road
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Turn left onto North Hicks Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Hicks Road
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Continue on North State Route 53
3.1 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 83
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on IL RT 83
1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83
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Continue on IL Rt 83
1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83
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Continue on Mundelein Road
1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road
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Continue on South Lake Street
7.3 mi · 12 min · South Lake Street
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Turn right onto Belvidere Road
1 mi · 2 min · Belvidere Road
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Turn left onto North Mill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · North Mill Road
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Turn left onto West Kewaunee Drive
550 ft · 24 sec · West Kewaunee Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kewaunee Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Gages Lake.
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.
South Lake Street
Continue on South Lake Street
7.29 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Gages Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Gages Lake?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Long Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Schaumburg and 13.6 miles from Gages Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaumburg and Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Gages Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Long Grove
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 Long Grove.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Chicago Union Station
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Gages Lake. Straight-line distance: 22.59 mi (36.36 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 Gages Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 10,198 |
| Coordinates | 42.3516900, -87.9825800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gages Lake (-87.98258, 42.35169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.47 | $8.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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