How far is Albion, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Albion, IL to Naperville, IL is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
280.75 mi
04h 43m
Flight
235.54 mi
379.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.54 mi
Kilometers
379.07 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.75 mi
Kilometers
451.83 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Albion
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-04-22T21:05
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Champaign
IL

The most populous city in Champaign County, Illinois.

From Albion
135.2 mi
02h 21m
To Naperville
145.6 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on 500E

    24.1 mi · 33 min · 500E

  2. 2

    Continue on South West Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South West Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  4. 4

    Continue on South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    36.3 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  8. 8

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    2575 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    128.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  18. 18

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  21. 21

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

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle

    23 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Naperville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
129 mi · 46%
500E
24.1 mi · 9%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 6%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 4%
County Road 1100 East
6.73 mi · 2%
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
02h 21m from Albion
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Albion and Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to Naperville?

The road trip is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Champaign is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.2 miles from Albion and 145.6 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.37 one way or $74.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albion and Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Champaign

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

23 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

52 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

71 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 235.54 mi (379.07 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

City in and county seat of Edwards County, Illinois

Population1,889
Coordinates38.3775500, -88.0561500
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: 500E (-88.056252, 38.377551)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 452 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.91 gal
37.5 L · about $37.37
Round trip
$74.74
19.82 gal · 75 L
Estimated CO2
88.1 kg one way
Round trip: 176.1 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.37 $74.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.15 $84.29
Premium $4.65 $46.12 $92.24
Diesel $5.30 $52.56 $105.13

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 Albion and Naperville. The current time is 21:05:37.

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.