How far is Burnham, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Burnham, IL to Naperville, IL is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.36 mi
01h 01m
Flight
32.11 mi
51.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.11 mi
Kilometers
51.67 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.36 mi
Kilometers
82.66 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Tue, May 5, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Burnham
Tue, May 5, 9:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burnham
2026-05-05T07:34
Arrive Naperville
Tue, May 5, 8:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burnham
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Willow Springs
IL

Village in Illinois, United States of America

From Burnham
22.2 mi
00h 30m
To Naperville
29.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Marquette Avenue

    626 ft · 30 sec · South Marquette Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 142nd Street

    102 m · 17 sec · East 142nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Saginaw Avenue

    1324 ft · 1 min · South Saginaw Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 140th Street

    103 m · 23 sec · 140th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Torrence Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Torrence Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sibley Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · Sibley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on East 147th Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · East 147th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    3222 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1892 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Freedom Drive

    2151 ft · 57 sec · Freedom Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Diehl Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Diehl Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burnham 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
20.1 mi · 39%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
10.9 mi · 21%
Sibley Boulevard
3.97 mi · 8%
East 147th Street
2.91 mi · 6%
I 88 West Toll
1.55 mi · 3%
South Torrence Avenue
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Willow Springs
00h 30m from Burnham
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Burnham and Rain Showers Likely near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Willow Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Burnham and 29.1 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Burnham and Rain Showers Likely near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Willow Springs

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

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

RAIL

Summit

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

La Grange Road

8 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

24 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Naperville

24 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burnham and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 32.11 mi (51.67 km).

Burnham

#1 Burnham

Village in Illinois

Population4,040
Coordinates41.6389200, -87.5567100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: South Marquette Avenue (-87.556797, 41.63892)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.86 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.65
3.62 gal · 13.72 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.83 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.70 $15.40
Premium $4.65 $8.42 $16.85
Diesel $5.30 $9.60 $19.20

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Burnham and Naperville. The current time is 07:34:19.

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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.