How far is Schaumburg, IL from Macomb, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Macomb, IL is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.62 mi
04h 36m
Flight
172.93 mi
278.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.93 mi
Kilometers
278.31 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.62 mi
Kilometers
395.28 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Macomb
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schaumburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Round Grove
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Schaumburg
122.7 mi
02h 18m
To Macomb
122.9 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 34 sec · West Thacker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Roselle Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Central Road

    2157 ft · 51 sec · West Central Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2449 ft · 60 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    47 mi · 50 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2475 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Moline, Rock Island

    2931 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    33.8 mi · 36 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth

    49.6 mi · 59 min

  19. 19

    Continue on East 1200th Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Lafayette Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 34 West
49.6 mi · 20%
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
47 mi · 19%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
38.9 mi · 16%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
36.7 mi · 15%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.8 mi · 14%
I-39 South
25.6 mi · 10%
Longest Stretch

US 34 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth

49.6 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.7 mi
172.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
02h 18m from Schaumburg
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Schaumburg and 122.9 miles from Macomb.

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

The direct path is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.69 one way or $65.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near Macomb.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

56 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Kewanee

60 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Moline, Illinois

64 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

64 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Macomb. Straight-line distance: 172.93 mi (278.31 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Macomb

City in and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States

Population17,206
Coordinates40.4592100, -90.6718000
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Macomb (-90.6718, 40.45921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.81 L · about $32.69
Round trip
$65.39
17.34 gal · 65.62 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.69 $65.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.87 $73.75
Premium $4.65 $40.35 $80.70
Diesel $5.30 $45.99 $91.97

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 Macomb. The current time is 00:46:30.

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.