How far is Bennington, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Bennington, IL to Naperville, IL is about 273 miles (439.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
273 mi
04h 38m
Flight
225.36 mi
362.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.36 mi
Kilometers
362.68 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273 mi
Kilometers
439.35 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in Bennington
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bennington
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bennington
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 Bennington
132.7 mi
02h 19m
To Naperville
140.4 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 100E

    32 m · 7 sec · 100E

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 095E

    652 ft · 30 sec · 095E

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1900N

    1606 ft · 1 min · 1900N

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 125E

    2567 ft · 2 min · 125E

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road 1850 N

    3.8 mi · 9 min · County Road 1850 N

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 500E

    14.3 mi · 20 min · 500E

  7. 7

    Continue on South West Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South West Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  9. 9

    Continue on South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    36.3 mi · 54 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  13. 13

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  14. 14

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

    2575 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    128.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  26. 26

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

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle

    23 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bennington 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
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
129 mi · 47%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 7%
500E
14.3 mi · 5%
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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Champaign
02h 19m from Bennington
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bennington and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273 miles (439.4 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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 132.7 miles from Bennington and 140.4 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.31 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bennington and Mostly 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 Bennington and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 225.36 mi (362.68 km).

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#1 Bennington

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population1,476
Coordinates38.5242200, -88.1314300
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: 100E (-88.13143, 38.524365)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.63 gal
36.47 L · about $36.31
Round trip
$72.63
19.26 gal · 72.94 L
Estimated CO2
85.6 kg one way
Round trip: 171.2 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.31 $72.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.96 $81.91
Premium $4.65 $44.82 $89.64
Diesel $5.30 $51.08 $102.16

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 Bennington and Naperville. The current time is 00:08:22.

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.