How far is Capron, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Capron, IL to Naperville, IL is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
75.23 mi
01h 29m
Flight
52.19 mi
83.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.19 mi
Kilometers
83.99 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.23 mi
Kilometers
121.07 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Wed, May 13, 8:30 PM CDT
Return by in Capron
Wed, May 13, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Capron
2026-05-13T19:01
Arrive Naperville
Wed, May 13, 8:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Capron
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
Gilberts
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Capron
33.7 mi
00h 44m
To Naperville
41.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    38 m · 11 sec · 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Route 23

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Route 23

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Grant Highway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · East Grant Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    33 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · East Grant Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Grant Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · East Grant Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Grant Highway

    1.1 km · 55 sec · East Grant Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

    2239 ft · 38 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 Toll West, I 90 Toll East: Chicago, Rockford

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 Toll East: Chicago

    2462 ft · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2334 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sutton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Sutton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Ingalton Avenue

    2934 ft · 55 sec · Ingalton Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59

  19. 19

    Continue on North Neltnor Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · North Neltnor Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Illinois Route 59

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Batavia Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Batavia Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warrenville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Warrenville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Mill Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue

    1972 ft · 49 sec · West Ogden Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Capron 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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
17.1 mi · 23%
State Route 23
10.6 mi · 14%
East Grant Highway
8.4 mi · 11%
Illinois Route 59
7.19 mi · 10%
North Neltnor Boulevard
4.04 mi · 5%
Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

17.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilberts
00h 44m from Capron
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Capron and Partly Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Capron and 41.6 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.99 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Capron and Partly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Gilberts

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

41 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

47 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

51 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

52 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Capron and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 52.19 mi (83.99 km).

Capron

#1 Capron

City in Boone County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,343
Coordinates42.3997400, -88.7403800
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: 4th Street (-88.740524, 42.399736)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $9.99
Round trip
$19.99
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.99 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.27 $22.54
Premium $4.65 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $5.30 $14.06 $28.11

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Capron and Naperville. The current time is 19:01:19.

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.