How far is Blue Island, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Blue Island, IL to Naperville, IL is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.91 mi
00h 44m
Flight
25.68 mi
41.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.68 mi
Kilometers
41.33 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.91 mi
Kilometers
56.18 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Tue, May 12, 5:32 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Island
Tue, May 12, 6:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Island
2026-05-12T16:47
Arrive Naperville
Tue, May 12, 5:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Blue Island
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Western Springs
IL

Village in Illinois

From Blue Island
17.8 mi
00h 22m
To Naperville
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Island and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on Western Avenue

    664 ft · 19 sec · Western Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vermont Street

    2661 ft · 1 min · Vermont Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Wireton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wireton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 127th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 127th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cicero Avenue

    41 m · 2 sec · Cicero Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    2787 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    16.6 mi · 21 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1892 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Freedom Drive

    2151 ft · 57 sec · Freedom Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Diehl Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Diehl Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · 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 Blue Island and Naperville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
16.6 mi · 48%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
10.9 mi · 31%
West 127th Street
1.87 mi · 5%
I 88 West Toll
1.55 mi · 4%
North Washington Street
1.25 mi · 4%
East Diehl Road
0.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

16.6 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
25.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western Springs
00h 22m from Blue Island
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blue Island and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Island to Naperville?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Blue Island and 17 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blue Island and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Western Springs

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

3 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Island and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 25.68 mi (41.33 km).

Blue Island

#1 Blue Island

City in Illinois, United States

Population22,616
Coordinates41.6572600, -87.6800500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Western Avenue (-87.680088, 41.65726)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $4.64
Round trip
$9.28
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.64 $9.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.23 $10.46
Premium $4.65 $5.72 $11.45
Diesel $5.30 $6.52 $13.05

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Island and Naperville. The current time is 16:47:33.

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.