How far is Westmont, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Westmont, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
24.04 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.32 mi
27.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.32 mi
Kilometers
27.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.04 mi
Kilometers
38.69 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schaumburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 AM CDT
Return by in Westmont
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westmont
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Schaumburg
Sat, Apr 18, 12:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westmont
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
Glendale Heights
IL

Town

From Westmont
12 mi
00h 18m
To Schaumburg
12 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
64°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 Westmont and Schaumburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Burlington Avenue

    24 m · 11 sec · West Burlington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Cass Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Cass Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Midwest Road

    2798 ft · 1 min · Midwest Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oak Brook Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Brook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 31st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 31st Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    1573 ft · 43 sec · Highland Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto IL 56 West

    1343 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Butterfield Road

    1 km · 1 min · Butterfield Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    9 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westmont 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
13.7 mi · 57%
North Cass Avenue
2.07 mi · 9%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 7%
Oak Brook Road
1.14 mi · 5%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 4%
31st Street
0.86 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

9.02 mi · 00h 11m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale Heights
00h 18m from Westmont
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Westmont and 12 miles from Schaumburg.

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

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

28 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westmont and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 17.32 mi (27.87 km).

Westmont

#1 Westmont

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population24,266
Coordinates41.7958600, -87.9756200
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Westmont (-87.97562, 41.79586)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.41
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.21 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.62 $7.23
Premium $4.65 $3.96 $7.91
Diesel $5.30 $4.51 $9.02

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 Westmont and Schaumburg. The current time is 00:19:46.

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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.