How far is Schaumburg, IL from New Lenox, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to New Lenox, IL is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and New Lenox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and New Lenox.
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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 · 36 sec · West Thacker Street
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Turn right onto North Roselle Road
2653 ft · 1 min · North Roselle Road
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Continue on South Roselle Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road
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Turn left onto IL 390 East Toll
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
2708 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3064 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
31.4 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2301 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Maple Road
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
95 m · 5 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Church Street
605 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Turn right
49 m · 12 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 New Lenox.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 355 South Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
31.4 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near New Lenox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to New Lenox?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Schaumburg and 21 miles from New Lenox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near New Lenox.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
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 Belmont.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and New Lenox. Straight-line distance: 36.53 mi (58.79 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 New Lenox
Village in Illinois
| Population | 27,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.5119800, -87.9656100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Lenox (-87.96561, 41.51198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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