How far is Schaumburg, IL from Saline, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Saline, IL is about 354.1 miles (569.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.12 mi
07h 01m
Flight
304.92 mi
490.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.92 mi
Kilometers
490.72 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.12 mi
Kilometers
569.9 km
Drive Time
07h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saline
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 16, 11:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-15T21:31
Arrive Saline
Thu, Apr 16, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schaumburg
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tuscola
IL

City in Illinois

From Schaumburg
177.2 mi
03h 30m
To Saline
177 mi
03h 30m

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
69°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    188.4 mi · 3 hr 24 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    2421 ft · 59 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1102 ft · 29 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto West Deyoung Street

    7.8 mi · 11 min · West Deyoung Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Crab Orchard Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Crab Orchard Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Saraville Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Saraville Road

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Stonefort Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Stonefort Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Will Scarlet Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Will Scarlet Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Peabody Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Peabody Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peabody Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
255 mi · 72%
Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 11%
Tri-State Tollway
18.2 mi · 5%
I 290 East
10.4 mi · 3%
West Deyoung Street
7.78 mi · 2%
Stonefort Road
5.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

188 mi · 03h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
304.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuscola
03h 30m from Schaumburg
Leave By
9:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schaumburg and Partly Cloudy near Saline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 354.1 miles (569.9 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tuscola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.2 miles from Schaumburg and 177 miles from Saline.

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

The direct path is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.14 one way or $94.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Schaumburg and Partly Cloudy near Saline.

Stop Ideas Near Tuscola

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

35 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

36 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

58 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

66 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Saline. Straight-line distance: 304.92 mi (490.72 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saline

This southern Illinois community, with a population of approximately 23,182, is situated at an elevation of 400 feet in Saline County.

Population23,182
Coordinates37.6453300, -88.6958900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Saline (-88.69589, 37.64533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 570 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.5 gal
47.3 L · about $47.14
Round trip
$94.27
25 gal · 94.6 L
Estimated CO2
111.1 kg one way
Round trip: 222.2 kg / 490 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $47.14 $94.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $53.16 $106.33
Premium $4.65 $58.18 $116.35
Diesel $5.30 $66.30 $132.60

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 Saline. The current time is 21:31:35.

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.