How far is Schaumburg, IL from Prospect Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Prospect Heights, IL is about 13 miles (21 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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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 Prospect Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Prospect Heights.
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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 left onto North Roselle Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Roselle Road
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Turn right onto West Higgins Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Higgins Road
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Turn left onto East Frontage Road
153 m · 11 sec · East Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward IL 53 North, I 290 West
1149 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1559 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
4.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Palatine Road
2489 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Palatine Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Palatine Road
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Turn slight right onto East Rand Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Rand Road
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Turn left onto West Camp McDonald Road
1.4 km · 2 min · West Camp McDonald Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Camp McDonald Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Prospect Heights.
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.
IL 53 North
Keep slight left
4.93 mi · 00h 07m
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 leaving Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prospect Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Prospect Heights?
The road trip is about 13 miles (21 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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 6.5 miles from Schaumburg and 6.5 miles from Prospect Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prospect Heights.
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 Prospect Heights. Straight-line distance: 8.62 mi (13.87 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 Prospect Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 15,702 |
| Coordinates | 42.0953000, -87.9375700 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prospect Heights (-87.93757, 42.0953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
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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