How far is Atwood, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Atwood, IL to Naperville, IL is about 177.1 miles (285 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atwood and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atwood and Naperville.
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Start on North Main Street
2959 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto County Road 950 North
9.2 mi · 14 min · County Road 950 North
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Continue on East Southline Road
2669 ft · 1 min · East Southline Road
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Continue on County Road 950 North
1.2 km · 1 min · County Road 950 North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-57 North: Champaign
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
106.2 mi · 1 hr 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2050 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto West Steger Road
1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue
5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atwood and Naperville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-57 North
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atwood and Sunny near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atwood to Naperville?
The road trip is about 177.1 miles (285 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Gilman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Atwood and 91.9 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.3 miles (222.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atwood and Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Gilman
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 Gilman.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atwood and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 138.23 mi (222.46 km).
#1 Atwood
City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 39.7994800, -88.4622800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
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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