How far is Schaumburg, IL from Woodridge, IL?

The driving distance from Schaumburg, IL to Woodridge, IL is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
25.2 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.86 mi
31.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.86 mi
Kilometers
31.96 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.2 mi
Kilometers
40.56 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodridge
Sat, Apr 18, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Schaumburg
Sat, Apr 18, 6:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schaumburg
2026-04-18T05:23
Arrive Woodridge
Sat, Apr 18, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Schaumburg
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lombard
IL

Village in Illinois

From Schaumburg
12.6 mi
00h 18m
To Woodridge
12.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 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 left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    16.8 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodridge Drive

    1376 ft · 49 sec · Woodridge Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodridge Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
16.8 mi · 67%
South Roselle Road
2.32 mi · 9%
Elgin-O'Hare Tollway
1.76 mi · 7%
75th Street
1.25 mi · 5%
I 290 East
1.09 mi · 4%
I 290
0.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

16.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lombard
00h 18m from Schaumburg
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Lombard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Schaumburg and 12.6 miles from Woodridge.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Schaumburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodridge.

Stop Ideas Near Lombard

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

13 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

19 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

27 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schaumburg and Woodridge. Straight-line distance: 19.86 mi (31.96 km).

Schaumburg

#1 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Woodridge

#2 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
End: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.36
Round trip
$6.71
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.36 $6.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.79 $7.57
Premium $4.65 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.30 $4.72 $9.44

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Schaumburg and Woodridge. The current time is 05:23:06.

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.