How far is Wood Dale, IL from Schaumburg, IL?
The driving distance from Wood Dale, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wood Dale and Schaumburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wood Dale and Schaumburg.
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Start on Irving Park Road
10 m · 9 sec · Irving Park Road
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Continue on Irving Park Road
1 mi · 2 min · Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on North Arlington Heights Road
1715 ft · 36 sec · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto Devon Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Devon Avenue
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Turn right onto East Nerge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Nerge Road
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Turn right onto North Meacham Road
2 mi · 4 min · North Meacham Road
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Turn left onto East Schaumburg Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Schaumburg Road
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Continue on West Schaumburg Road
753 ft · 22 sec · West Schaumburg Road
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Turn right onto North Pleasant Drive
2223 ft · 2 min · North Pleasant Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wood Dale and Schaumburg.
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.
North Meacham Road
Turn right onto North Meacham Road
2.03 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale to Schaumburg?
The road trip is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Wood Dale and 4.8 miles from Schaumburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wood Dale and Mostly Sunny near Schaumburg.
Stop Ideas Near Itasca
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 Itasca.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wood Dale and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 7.22 mi (11.62 km).
#1 Wood Dale
Addison Township, DuPage County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 13,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.9633600, -87.9789600 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schaumburg
Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA
| Population | 72,049 |
| Coordinates | 42.0333600, -88.0834100 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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