How far is Broadwell, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Broadwell, IL to Naperville, IL is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 36m.
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.
Township in Livingston County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broadwell and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broadwell and Naperville.
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Start on Old Route 66
1028 ft · 18 sec · Old Route 66
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Turn straight onto 800th Avenue
688 ft · 21 sec · 800th Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Bloomington
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road
1556 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Weber Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road
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Continue on Washington Street
2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
5.3 mi · 12 min · South 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 Broadwell 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 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
107 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Broadwell and Chance Rain Showers near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broadwell to Naperville?
The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Broadwell and 77.4 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.50 one way or $51.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Broadwell and Chance Rain Showers near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek
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 Rooks Creek.
Pontiac station
Dwight station
Uptown Station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broadwell and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 136.61 mi (219.85 km).
#1 Broadwell
Township in Logan County, Illinois
| Population | 135 |
| Coordinates | 40.0681000, -89.4431600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $4.68 | $25.50 | $51.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
| Premium | $5.85 | $31.88 | $63.77 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
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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