How far is Schaumburg, IL from Mount Prospect, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Mount Prospect, IL is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and Mount Prospect.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Mount Prospect.
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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 · 32 sec · West Thacker Street
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Turn left onto North Roselle Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn right onto East Golf Road
4.4 mi · 9 min · East Golf Road
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Continue on West Golf Road
3221 ft · 58 sec · West Golf Road
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Turn left onto South Arlington Heights Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Arlington Heights Road
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Turn right onto East Central Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Central Road
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Turn slight right onto West Northwest Highway
2006 ft · 43 sec · West Northwest Highway
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Turn sharp left onto South Main Street
958 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Central Road
54 m · 6 sec · West Central Road
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Mount Prospect.
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.
East Golf Road
Turn right onto East Golf Road
4.41 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Prospect.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Mount Prospect?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Schaumburg and 4.9 miles from Mount Prospect.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 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 Mount Prospect.
Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows
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 Rolling Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Mount Prospect. Straight-line distance: 7.84 mi (12.61 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 Mount Prospect
Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 53,299 |
| Coordinates | 42.0664200, -87.9372900 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Prospect (-87.93729, 42.06642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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