How far is Schaumburg, IL from Vernon Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Vernon Hills, IL is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.58 mi
00h 33m
Flight
13.92 mi
22.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.92 mi
Kilometers
22.4 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.58 mi
Kilometers
28.29 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernon Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Sun, Apr 19, 8:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-19T07:18
Arrive Vernon Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Schaumburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palatine
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Schaumburg
8.8 mi
00h 16m
To Vernon Hills
8.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
50°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Vernon Hills.

  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 · 21 sec · West Baldwin Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Northwest Highway

    3119 ft · 1 min · West Northwest Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Quentin Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Quentin Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Dundee Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Dundee Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Hicks Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Hicks Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North State Route 53

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North State Route 53

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 83

    2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83

  12. 12

    Continue on Mundelein Road

    2773 ft · 47 sec · Mundelein Road

  13. 13

    Continue on IL RT 83

    1182 ft · 22 sec · IL RT 83

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Westmoreland Drive

    1.2 km · 3 min · Westmoreland Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Oakwood Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Oakwood Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakwood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Roselle Road
3.16 mi · 18%
North Roselle Road
3.06 mi · 17%
North State Route 53
3.06 mi · 17%
State Highway 83
2.33 mi · 13%
West Dundee Road
1.52 mi · 9%
North Hicks Road
1.06 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Roselle Road

Continue on South Roselle Road

3.16 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palatine
00h 16m from Schaumburg
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Vernon Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Vernon Hills?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Palatine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Schaumburg and 8.8 miles from Vernon Hills.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaumburg and Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers near Vernon Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Palatine

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

19 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

38 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Vernon Hills. Straight-line distance: 13.92 mi (22.4 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Vernon Hills

#2 Vernon Hills

City in United States of America

Population26,425
Coordinates42.2194700, -87.9795200
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Vernon Hills (-87.97952, 42.21947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.35 L · about $2.34
Round trip
$4.68
1.24 gal · 4.7 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.34 $4.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.64 $5.27
Premium $4.65 $2.89 $5.77
Diesel $5.30 $3.29 $6.58

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Schaumburg and Vernon Hills. The current time is 07:18:03.

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.