How far is Schaumburg, IL from North Aurora, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to North Aurora, IL is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and North Aurora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and North Aurora.
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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 · 34 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
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Roselle Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward IL 390 Toll West
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Turn left onto Lake Street
1342 ft · 27 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Greenbrook Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Greenbrook Boulevard
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Turn left onto County Farm Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · County Farm Road
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Turn right onto West Geneva Road
1721 ft · 40 sec · West Geneva Road
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Turn left onto North Winfield Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · North Winfield Road
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Turn right onto Butterfield Road
8.2 mi · 13 min · Butterfield Road
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Continue on North Grant Street
571 ft · 11 sec · North Grant Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
1436 ft · 51 sec · East State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and North Aurora.
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.
Butterfield Road
Turn right onto Butterfield Road
8.19 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Schaumburg and Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near North Aurora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to North Aurora?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Carol Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Schaumburg and 13.4 miles from North Aurora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Schaumburg and Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy near North Aurora.
Stop Ideas Near Carol Stream
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 Carol Stream.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and North Aurora. Straight-line distance: 20.09 mi (32.33 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 North Aurora
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 18,144 |
| Coordinates | 41.8061400, -88.3273000 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Aurora (-88.3273, 41.80614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.99 | $9.97 |
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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