How far is Carlyle, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Carlyle, IL to Naperville, IL is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.84 mi
04h 37m
Flight
228.73 mi
368.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.73 mi
Kilometers
368.11 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.84 mi
Kilometers
429.44 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, May 14, 1:07 AM CDT
Return by in Carlyle
Thu, May 14, 5:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carlyle
2026-05-13T20:30
Arrive Naperville
Thu, May 14, 1:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carlyle
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Savoy
IL

Town

From Carlyle
138.4 mi
02h 18m
To Naperville
128.4 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 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 Carlyle and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Street

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Franklin Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto N Mine St

    1107 ft · 14 sec · N Mine St

  3. 3

    Continue on North Mine Street

    106 m · 5 sec · North Mine Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    41 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2149 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    46.6 mi · 50 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

    154.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle

    23 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlyle and Naperville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 North
155 mi · 58%
North Mine Street
46.7 mi · 18%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 7%
Franklin Street
14.1 mi · 5%
East Ogden Avenue
5.13 mi · 2%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago

155 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
228.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Savoy
02h 18m from Carlyle
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carlyle 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 Carlyle to Naperville?

The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Savoy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Carlyle and 128.4 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Savoy

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

7 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

29 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

53 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

65 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carlyle and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 228.73 mi (368.11 km).

Carlyle

#1 Carlyle

City in Illinois, United States

Population3,148
Coordinates38.6103300, -89.3725800
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Street (-89.372579, 38.610173)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.64 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.05
18.84 gal · 71.28 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.52 $71.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.06 $80.13
Premium $4.65 $43.84 $87.68
Diesel $5.30 $49.96 $99.93

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 Carlyle and Naperville. The current time is 20:30:11.

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.