How far is Schaumburg, IL from Lindenhurst, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Lindenhurst, IL is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.04 mi
00h 55m
Flight
26.23 mi
42.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.21 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.04 mi
Kilometers
49.96 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindenhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive Lindenhurst
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Vernon Hills
IL

City in United States of America

From Schaumburg
15.5 mi
00h 27m
To Lindenhurst
15.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 32 sec · West Thacker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Roselle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Roselle Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Baldwin Road

    921 ft · 21 sec · West Baldwin Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Northwest Highway

    3119 ft · 1 min · West Northwest Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Quentin Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Quentin Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Dundee Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Dundee Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Hicks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Hicks Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Route 53

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road

  13. 13

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1.1 km · 1 min · IL RT 83

  14. 14

    Continue on IL Rt 83

    1890 ft · 32 sec · IL Rt 83

  15. 15

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    1854 ft · 33 sec · Mundelein Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Lake Street

    8.8 mi · 15 min · South Lake Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Grand Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Sand Lake Road

    79 m · 9 sec · Sand Lake Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Valley Drive

    124 m · 18 sec · Valley Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Briar Lane

    1079 ft · 47 sec · Briar Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Briar Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lake Street
10.7 mi · 35%
South Roselle Road
3.16 mi · 10%
North Roselle Road
3.06 mi · 10%
North State Route 53
3.06 mi · 10%
State Highway 83
2.33 mi · 8%
West Grand Avenue
2.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Lake Street

Continue on South Lake Street

8.79 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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon Hills
00h 27m from Schaumburg
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Sunny near Lindenhurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Vernon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Schaumburg and 15.5 miles from Lindenhurst.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Schaumburg and Sunny near Lindenhurst.

Stop Ideas Near Vernon Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills.

RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

46 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

47 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Summit

49 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Lindenhurst. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.21 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Lindenhurst

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population14,117
Coordinates42.4105800, -88.0261900
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Lindenhurst (-88.02619, 42.41058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.65 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $5.30 $5.83 $11.67

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Schaumburg and Lindenhurst. The current time is 23:09:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.