How far is Bushnell, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Bushnell, IL to Naperville, IL is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bushnell and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushnell and Naperville.
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Start on North Crafford Street
14 m · 4 sec · North Crafford Street
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Turn right onto East Gridley Street
1262 ft · 1 min · East Gridley Street
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Turn left onto Cole Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Cole Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East 2300th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East 2300th Street
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Continue on Center Street
2810 ft · 56 sec · Center Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1881 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on North 2350th Road
2721 ft · 54 sec · North 2350th Road
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Continue on IL 41
2.8 mi · 5 min · IL 41
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Continue on South Main Street
10.2 mi · 16 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Western Avenue
1617 ft · 32 sec · South Western Avenue
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Continue on South Monroe Street
10.1 mi · 15 min · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1528 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.9 mi · 35 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
125 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
936 ft · 26 sec · Winfield Road
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Turn left onto West Diehl Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
1972 ft · 49 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
15 m · 1 sec · North 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 Bushnell 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 88 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
125 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bushnell and Sunny near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bushnell to Naperville?
The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Lyndon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.9 miles from Bushnell and 101.2 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bushnell and Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon
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 Lyndon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bushnell and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 149.36 mi (240.37 km).
#1 Bushnell
Town in Florida, United States
| Population | 2,825 |
| Coordinates | 40.5528200, -90.5062400 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $3.77 | $26.89 | $53.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.82 | $75.64 |
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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