How far is Schaumburg, IL from Washington, IL?
The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Washington, IL is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Schaumburg and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schaumburg and Washington.
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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
2.3 mi · 5 min · South Roselle Road
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Turn left onto IL 390 East Toll
1522 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Chicago, Rockford
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 East: Chicago
2708 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
3064 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
706 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
82.3 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24: Chenoa, El Paso
2279 ft · 58 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3100 North Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · East 3100 North Road
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Continue on East Gridley Road
9.2 mi · 14 min · East Gridley Road
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Continue on County Road 1000 North
11.8 mi · 17 min · County Road 1000 North
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Continue on East Center Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
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Continue on US Highway 24
1762 ft · 34 sec · US Highway 24
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Turn left onto County Road 1200 East
1.5 km · 2 min · County Road 1200 East
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Continue on County Road 800 North
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road 800 North
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Continue on Eureka Road
3 mi · 5 min · Eureka Road
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Continue on Walnut Street
1 mi · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Peoria Street
91 m · 16 sec · Peoria Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Peoria Street
47 m · 7 sec · Peoria Street
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Turn right
28 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Schaumburg and Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
82.3 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Schaumburg and Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Schaumburg to Washington?
The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Schaumburg and 73.3 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schaumburg and Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
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 Gardner.
Dwight station
Kankakee
Joliet Transportation Center
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Washington. Straight-line distance: 114.69 mi (184.57 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 Washington
City in Tazewell County, Illinois
| Population | 16,395 |
| Coordinates | 40.7036500, -89.4073100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-89.40731, 40.70365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
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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