How far is Schaumburg, IL from Round Lake Beach, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.62 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.38 mi
37.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.38 mi
Kilometers
37.62 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.62 mi
Kilometers
46.06 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Round Lake Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-15T22:17
Arrive Round Lake Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schaumburg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
North Barrington
IL

Village in the United States

From Schaumburg
14.3 mi
00h 23m
To Round Lake Beach
14.3 mi
00h 23m

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
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and Round Lake Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Round Lake Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 20 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 34 sec · West Thacker Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Roselle Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Roselle Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Baldwin Road

    921 ft · 28 sec · West Baldwin Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto West Northwest Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Northwest Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Ela Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · South Ela Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rand Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Rand Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 km · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Belvidere Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Cedar Lake Road

    151 m · 10 sec · North Cedar Lake Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Nippersink Avenue

    696 ft · 23 sec · Nippersink Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Round Lake Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rand Road
10.9 mi · 38%
West Belvidere Road
3.63 mi · 13%
South Ela Road
3.61 mi · 13%
South Roselle Road
3.16 mi · 11%
North Roselle Road
3.06 mi · 11%
North Cedar Lake Road
1.49 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Rand Road

Turn left onto Rand Road

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
23.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Barrington
00h 23m from Schaumburg
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Round Lake Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Round Lake Beach?

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

North Barrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Schaumburg and 14.3 miles from Round Lake Beach.

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

The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Round Lake Beach.

Stop Ideas Near North Barrington

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

48 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

49 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

54 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Round Lake Beach. Straight-line distance: 23.38 mi (37.62 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Round Lake Beach

#2 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Round Lake Beach (-88.09008, 42.37169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Schaumburg and Round Lake Beach. The current time is 22:17:22.

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.