How far is Woodridge, IL from Schaumburg, IL?

The driving distance from Woodridge, IL to Schaumburg, IL is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 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
26.5 mi
00h 37m
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
26.5 mi
Kilometers
42.64 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, 4:44 AM CDT
Return by in Woodridge
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodridge
2026-04-18T04:07
Arrive Schaumburg
Sat, Apr 18, 4:44 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 Woodridge
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 Woodridge
13.2 mi
00h 18m
To Schaumburg
13.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodridge Drive

    1296 ft · 46 sec · Woodridge Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 75th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 75th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 355 North: Northwest Suburbs

    2684 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    16.2 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

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

    1888 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Higgins Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Higgins Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Higgins Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Higgins Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Roselle Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Roselle Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Thacker Street

    723 ft · 37 sec · West Thacker Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Pleasant Drive

    130 m · 19 sec · North Pleasant Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pleasant Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodridge 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
20.8 mi · 79%
East Higgins Road
1.62 mi · 6%
West Higgins Road
1.05 mi · 4%
75th Street
0.92 mi · 3%
North Roselle Road
0.73 mi · 3%
I 355 North
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

16.2 mi · 00h 20m

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
+6.6 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale Heights
00h 18m from Woodridge
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodridge 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 Woodridge to Schaumburg?

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 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 13.2 miles from Woodridge and 13.2 miles from Schaumburg.

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 6.6 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 $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodridge 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 Woodridge and Schaumburg. Straight-line distance: 19.86 mi (31.96 km).

Woodridge

#1 Woodridge

Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA

Population33,329
Coordinates41.7469700, -88.0503400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Schaumburg

#2 Schaumburg

Large village located in Cook County in Illinois, USA

Population72,049
Coordinates42.0333600, -88.0834100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodridge (-88.05034, 41.74697)
End: Schaumburg (-88.08341, 42.03336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.54 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.88 gal · 7.08 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.65 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $5.30 $4.99 $9.97

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 Woodridge and Schaumburg. The current time is 04:07:28.

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.