How far is Schaumburg, IL from Kewanee, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Kewanee, IL is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in LaSalle County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and Kewanee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Kewanee.
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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 · 36 sec · West Thacker Street
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Turn right onto North Roselle Road
2653 ft · 1 min · North Roselle Road
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Continue on South Roselle Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road
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Turn left onto IL 390 East Toll
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
2708 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3064 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
18.1 mi · 22 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 40: Sterling, Peoria
2121 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto 900 East Street
587 ft · 11 sec · 900 East Street
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Continue on IL 40
1.6 mi · 2 min · IL 40
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Turn right
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1500 N
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 1500 N
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Continue on North Mason Street
1757 ft · 29 sec · North Mason Street
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Continue on East Railroad Street
1.6 km · 2 min · East Railroad Street
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Turn left onto 550 East Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · 550 East Street
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Continue on 525 East Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 525 East Street
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Continue on 525 E Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · 525 E Street
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Continue on 965 North Avenue
5.9 mi · 9 min · 965 North Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North East Street
66 m · 4 sec · North East Street
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Continue on East 2nd Street
2506 ft · 46 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
122 m · 11 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
5 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Kewanee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 80 West
Merge slight left
80.8 mi · 01h 27m
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 Kewanee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Kewanee?
The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?
Marseilles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.5 miles from Schaumburg and 73.8 miles from Kewanee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schaumburg and Sunny near Kewanee.
Stop Ideas Near Marseilles
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 Marseilles.
Dwight station
Plano
Mendota station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Kewanee. Straight-line distance: 109.55 mi (176.31 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 Kewanee
City in Henry County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 41.2455900, -89.9248300 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kewanee (-89.92483, 41.24559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.12 | $44.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.20 | $48.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.58 | $55.16 |
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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