How far is Schaumburg, IL from Marion, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Marion, IL is about 279 miles (449 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
279 mi
05h 54m
Flight
240.6 mi
387.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.6 mi
Kilometers
387.21 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
279 mi
Kilometers
449.01 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 PM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-19T06:28
Arrive Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 12:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rantoul
IL

Village in Illinois

From Schaumburg
139.6 mi
02h 57m
To Marion
139.4 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 50 South: Cicero Avenue

    2529 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Cicero Avenue

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Cicero Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 167th Street

    855 ft · 26 sec · 167th Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 57 South: Kankakee, I-80

    3048 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    156.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  27. 27

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  28. 28

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  31. 31

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  32. 32

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  33. 33

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  34. 34

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  36. 36

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  38. 38

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  40. 40

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  41. 41

    Continue on North West Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North West Street

  42. 42

    Continue on County Road 1150

    12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road 1150

  43. 43

    Turn right onto 2050N

    2.9 mi · 11 min · 2050N

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 2050N

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
157 mi · 56%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 7%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 5%
County Road 1150
12.3 mi · 4%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 4%
I 290 East
10.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 49m

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
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
240.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rantoul
02h 57m from Schaumburg
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279 miles (449 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Rantoul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Schaumburg and 139.4 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.14 one way or $74.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaumburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Marion.

Stop Ideas Near Rantoul

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

52 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Marion. Straight-line distance: 240.6 mi (387.21 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Marion

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

Population17,417
Coordinates38.5511600, -88.1083700
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Marion (-88.10837, 38.55116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.85 gal
37.27 L · about $37.14
Round trip
$74.29
19.7 gal · 74.54 L
Estimated CO2
87.5 kg one way
Round trip: 175.1 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.14 $74.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.89 $83.78
Premium $4.65 $45.84 $91.68
Diesel $5.30 $52.24 $104.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Schaumburg and Marion. The current time is 06:28:12.

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.