How far is Benton, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Benton, IL to Naperville, IL is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265 miles (426.5 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
311.53 mi
04h 43m
Flight
264.98 mi
426.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.98 mi
Kilometers
426.45 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.53 mi
Kilometers
501.36 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, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-22T21:59
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 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 Benton
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
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Benton
150.1 mi
02h 21m
To Naperville
161.4 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°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 Benton and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    133 m · 10 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto West Main Street

    3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

    24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    154.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  17. 17

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

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle

    23 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
155 mi · 50%
Ken Gray Expressway
91.4 mi · 29%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 6%
East Ogden Avenue
5.13 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 1%
North Cedar Road
2.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

155 mi · 02h 46m

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
+46.6 mi
265 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
02h 21m from Benton
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Benton and Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.6 miles (501.4 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?

Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.1 miles from Benton and 161.4 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 265 miles (426.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.44 one way or $82.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pesotum

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 264.98 mi (426.45 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Illinois

Population6,784
Coordinates37.9967200, -88.9200700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-88.920099, 37.996724)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.61 L · about $41.44
Round trip
$82.89
21.98 gal · 83.22 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.44 $82.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.74 $93.48
Premium $4.65 $51.15 $102.29
Diesel $5.30 $58.29 $116.58

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 Benton and Naperville. The current time is 21:59:17.

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.