How far is Amboy, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Amboy, IL to Naperville, IL is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.85 mi
01h 19m
Flight
61.1 mi
98.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.1 mi
Kilometers
98.33 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.85 mi
Kilometers
107.59 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Tue, May 5, 3:51 AM CDT
Return by in Amboy
Tue, May 5, 5:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amboy
2026-05-05T02:32
Arrive Naperville
Tue, May 5, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amboy
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
Malta
IL

Village in Illinois, US

From Amboy
39.1 mi
00h 39m
To Naperville
27.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    58 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Mason Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · South Mason Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago

    2930 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    45.8 mi · 51 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road

    2012 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Winfield Road

    936 ft · 26 sec · Winfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Diehl Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue

    1972 ft · 49 sec · West Ogden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
45.8 mi · 69%
South Mason Avenue
12.3 mi · 18%
Mill Street
1.07 mi · 2%
West Diehl Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Winfield Road
0.56 mi · 1%
I 88 East Toll
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

45.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malta
00h 39m from Amboy
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Amboy and Rain Showers Likely near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.9 miles (107.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Amboy and 27.7 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.90 one way or $17.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Amboy and Rain Showers Likely near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Malta

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

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

BUS

Rockford, Illinois

39 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Plano

40 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

47 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

62 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amboy and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 61.1 mi (98.33 km).

Amboy

#1 Amboy

City in Lee County, Illinois, United States

Population2,841
Coordinates41.7142000, -89.3287100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-89.328691, 41.714159)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.93 L · about $8.90
Round trip
$17.80
4.72 gal · 17.86 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.90 $17.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.04 $20.07
Premium $4.65 $10.98 $21.97
Diesel $5.30 $12.52 $25.03

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Amboy and Naperville. The current time is 02:32:02.

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.