How far is Schaumburg, IL from Harvey, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Harvey, IL is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.21 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.89 mi
59.37 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Schaumburg.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.89 mi
Kilometers
59.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.21 mi
Kilometers
69.54 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harvey
Mon, Apr 13, 11:23 AM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Mon, Apr 13, 12:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-13T10:20
Arrive Harvey
Mon, Apr 13, 11:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Western Springs
IL

Village in Illinois

From Schaumburg
21.6 mi
00h 31m
To Harvey
21.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 36 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 right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1 mi · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    42 m · 2 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83: 147th Street, Sibley Boulevard

    2521 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 147th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 147th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wood Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wood Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West 154th Street

    1.2 km · 3 min · West 154th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 154th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
22 mi · 51%
I 290 East
10.4 mi · 24%
South Roselle Road
2.32 mi · 5%
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
1.76 mi · 4%
West 147th Street
1.7 mi · 4%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

12.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western Springs
00h 31m from Schaumburg
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Harvey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Schaumburg and 21.6 miles from Harvey.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Western Springs

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

3 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Harvey. Straight-line distance: 36.89 mi (59.37 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Harvey

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population24,109
Coordinates41.6100300, -87.6467100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Harvey (-87.64671, 41.61003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Schaumburg and Harvey. The current time is 10:20:21.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.