How far is Schaumburg, IL from Newell, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Newell, IL is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
154.83 mi
03h 45m
Flight
131.82 mi
212.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.82 mi
Kilometers
212.14 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.83 mi
Kilometers
249.17 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:45 PM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-15T13:59
Arrive Newell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:30 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
Kankakee
IL

City in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States

From Schaumburg
77.4 mi
01h 52m
To Newell
77.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    34 mi · 38 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 17: Kankakee, Momence

    1374 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto East Court Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East Court Street

  27. 27

    Continue on South State Route 1

    6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1

  28. 28

    Continue on North Dixie Highway

    1808 ft · 33 sec · North Dixie Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto E 7000S Road

    2797 ft · 47 sec · E 7000S Road

  30. 30

    Continue on S 7000E Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road

  31. 31

    Continue on North 2100 E Road

    14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road

  32. 32

    Continue on North 2100 East Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Walnut Street

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West Walnut Street

  34. 34

    Turn right

    43.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Winter Avenue

    2.5 mi · 10 min · East Winter Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Winter Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
36 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
34.6 mi · 22%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 12%
North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 10%
I 290 East
10.4 mi · 7%
South State Route 1
6.72 mi · 4%
East Court Street
5.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

43.1 mi · 01h 04m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
131.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kankakee
01h 52m from Schaumburg
Leave By
9:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Kankakee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Schaumburg and 77.4 miles from Newell.

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

The direct path is about 131.8 miles (212.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 9:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kankakee

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

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

RAIL

Kankakee

199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

41 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

48 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

49 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Newell. Straight-line distance: 131.82 mi (212.14 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

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

#2 Newell

Township in Vermilion County, Illinois

Population12,736
Coordinates40.1630900, -87.5836300
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Newell (-87.58363, 40.16309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.68 L · about $20.59
Round trip
$41.18
10.92 gal · 41.36 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.59 $41.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.22 $46.44
Premium $4.65 $25.41 $50.82
Diesel $5.30 $28.96 $57.92

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 Newell. The current time is 13:59:50.

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.