How far is Schaumburg, IL from Oswego, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Oswego, IL is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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 01h 02m.
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.
Incorporated village in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Oswego.
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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
2.2 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
3.4 mi · 6 min · Butterfield Road
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Turn left onto North Eola Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · North Eola Road
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago Road
3057 ft · 1 min · Chicago Road
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Continue on Madison Street
128 m · 12 sec · Madison Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison Street
90 m · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Oswego.
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.
County Farm Road
Turn left onto County Farm Road
5.94 mi · 00h 11m
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 Oswego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Oswego?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Schaumburg and 17 miles from Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaumburg and Mostly Sunny near Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
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 Winfield.
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La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Oswego. Straight-line distance: 27.87 mi (44.86 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 Oswego
City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
| Population | 36,696 |
| Coordinates | 41.6828100, -88.3514600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oswego (-88.35146, 41.68281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
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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