How far is Streator, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Streator, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
101.46 mi
02h 15m
Flight
74.06 mi
119.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.06 mi
Kilometers
119.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.46 mi
Kilometers
163.28 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Streator
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Streator
2026-04-23T01:35
Arrive Schaumburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Streator
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
Minooka
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Streator
50.7 mi
01h 07m
To Schaumburg
50.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    15 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bloomington Street

    561 ft · 19 sec · South Bloomington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Bridge Street

    112 m · 15 sec · East Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Park Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Bloomington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Bloomington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    12.5 mi · 22 min · 1st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West Moore Street

    785 ft · 18 sec · West Moore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East 17th Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 17th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbus Street

    663 ft · 23 sec · Columbus Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Green Street

    2119 ft · 42 sec · Green Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North 2753rd Road

    3277 ft · 1 min · North 2753rd Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1240 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    32.8 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll: Northwest Suburbs, Southwest Suburbs

    2797 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  25. 25

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Streator 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
33.1 mi · 33%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
23.9 mi · 24%
I 55 North
18.6 mi · 18%
1st Avenue
12.5 mi · 12%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 2%
North Bloomington Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

32.8 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minooka
01h 07m from Streator
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Streator 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 Streator to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Minooka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Streator and 50.8 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minooka

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

17 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

37 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

43 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Streator and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 74.06 mi (119.19 km).

Streator

#1 Streator

City in Illinois

Population12,933
Coordinates41.1208700, -88.8353500
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Streator (-88.83535, 41.12087)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.55 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.1 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Streator and Schaumburg. The current time is 01:35:58.

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.