How far is Schaumburg, IL from Little Rock, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Little Rock, IL is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
43.68 mi
01h 10m
Flight
33.45 mi
53.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.45 mi
Kilometers
53.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.68 mi
Kilometers
70.29 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Rock
Tue, Apr 14, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Wed, Apr 15, 12:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-14T22:14
Arrive Little Rock
Tue, Apr 14, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Warrenville
IL

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States

From Schaumburg
21.8 mi
00h 35m
To Little Rock
21.9 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Little Rock.

  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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Roselle Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 390 Toll West

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1342 ft · 27 sec · Lake Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Greenbrook Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Farm Road

    5.9 mi · 11 min · County Farm Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Geneva Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Geneva Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Washington Street

    1872 ft · 39 sec · East Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Neltnor Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Neltnor Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 59

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 West Toll: De Kalb, Iowa

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    9.1 mi · 11 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dugan Road

    637 ft · 22 sec · Dugan Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Granart Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Granart Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Granart Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Little Rock Road

    562 ft · 19 sec · Little Rock Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Galena Road

    1482 ft · 36 sec · Galena Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Galena Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
9.07 mi · 21%
IL 56 West
6.61 mi · 15%
County Farm Road
5.94 mi · 14%
Granart Road
5.51 mi · 13%
Illinois Route 59
3.65 mi · 8%
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
3.27 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

9.07 mi · 00h 11m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrenville
00h 35m from Schaumburg
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Little Rock?

The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Warrenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Schaumburg and 21.9 miles from Little Rock.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Little Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Warrenville

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

5 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

25 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

34 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 33.45 mi (53.83 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Little Rock

#2 Little Rock

Township in Kendall County, Illinois

Population14,260
Coordinates41.7175300, -88.5761900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Little Rock (-88.57619, 41.71753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
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
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.65 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.30 $8.17 $16.34

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Schaumburg and Little Rock. The current time is 22:14:27.

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.