How far is South Holland, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from South Holland, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
46.62 mi
01h 06m
Flight
38.66 mi
62.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.66 mi
Kilometers
62.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.62 mi
Kilometers
75.02 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in South Holland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Holland
2026-04-19T06:37
Arrive Schaumburg
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Holland
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
Western Springs
IL

Village in Illinois

From South Holland
23.3 mi
00h 33m
To Schaumburg
23.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Holland and Schaumburg.

  1. 1

    Start on East 162nd Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East 162nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West 159th Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West 159th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 Toll North: Wisconsin

    3085 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    22.8 mi · 28 min · Tri-State Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West, I 294 North, I 290 East: Rockford, Milwaukee, Chicago

    98 m · 8 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 West: Rockford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Charles Road West

    1751 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 72, IL 58: Higgins Road, Woodfield Road, Golf Road

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
24.8 mi · 53%
Saint Charles Road West
12.8 mi · 27%
West 159th Street
2.45 mi · 5%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 3%
East 162nd Street
1.14 mi · 2%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

22.8 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western Springs
00h 33m from South Holland
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Holland and Mostly Sunny near Schaumburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Holland to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from South Holland and 23.3 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Holland and Mostly Sunny near Schaumburg.

Stop Ideas Near Western Springs

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

3 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Holland and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 38.66 mi (62.22 km).

South Holland

#1 South Holland

Village in Illinois, United States

Population21,040
Coordinates41.6008700, -87.6069900
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: South Holland (-87.60699, 41.60087)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.02 $14.03
Premium $4.65 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.30 $8.75 $17.50

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 South Holland and Schaumburg. The current time is 06:37:25.

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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.