How far is Carthage, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Carthage, IL to Naperville, IL is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Henry County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carthage and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carthage and Naperville.
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Start on North Madison Street
19 m · 7 sec · North Madison Street
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Turn left onto Buchanan Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Buchanan Street
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Continue on E County Road 1500
3055 ft · 52 sec · E County Road 1500
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Take the ramp slight left
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1915 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21.2 mi · 25 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1 km · 56 sec
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Johnson Street
576 ft · 16 sec · North Johnson Street
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Turn slight right onto West Calhoun Street
848 ft · 30 sec · West Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto North Lafayette Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street
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Continue on East 1200th Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on South Monmouth Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Monmouth Street
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
45.2 mi · 53 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 Carthage 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 Carthage and Sunny near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage to Naperville?
The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Carthage and 122.5 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.1 miles (293.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 63 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.62 one way or $65.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carthage and Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Cleveland
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 Cleveland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 182.11 mi (293.08 km).
#1 Carthage
City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,419 |
| Coordinates | 40.4164300, -91.1362500 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| 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: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.79 | $73.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.26 | $80.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.88 | $91.76 |
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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