How far is Cerro Gordo, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Cerro Gordo, IL to Naperville, IL is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.13 mi
02h 59m
Flight
134.42 mi
216.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.42 mi
Kilometers
216.33 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.13 mi
Kilometers
262.54 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:26 PM CDT
Return by in Cerro Gordo
Thu, Apr 16, 8:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cerro Gordo
2026-04-16T14:26
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cerro Gordo
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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Cerro Gordo
78 mi
01h 29m
To Naperville
85.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cerro Gordo and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East South Street

    142 m · 26 sec · East South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    989 ft · 22 sec · Jackson Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Carter Street

    583 ft · 12 sec · Carter Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North 100 East Road

    8.3 mi · 15 min · North 100 East Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Route 47

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Route 47

  7. 7

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Fullerton Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fullerton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Parnell Road

    529 ft · 17 sec · Parnell Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto LeRoy Road

    4 mi · 10 min · LeRoy Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2700 East Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North 2700 East Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Bicentennial Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Bicentennial Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto St Leroy Spur

    706 ft · 14 sec · St Leroy Spur

  14. 14

    Continue on South Chestnut Street

    1329 ft · 29 sec · South Chestnut Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Bloomington

    2042 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Downs

    1174 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 700 North Road

    140 m · 11 sec · East 700 North Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Seminary Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Seminary Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Towanda Barnes Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · Towanda Barnes Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Towanda-Barnes Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Towanda-Barnes Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Hely Street

    1225 ft · 40 sec · West Hely Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    2706 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North 1900 East Road

    709 ft · 15 sec · North 1900 East Road

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Joliet

    1857 ft · 45 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  32. 32

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cerro Gordo 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
92.2 mi · 57%
North 100 East Road
8.31 mi · 5%
Towanda Barnes Road
6.78 mi · 4%
I 74 West
6.65 mi · 4%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 3%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

91.9 mi · 01h 40m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
134.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 29m from Cerro Gordo
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cerro Gordo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cerro Gordo to Naperville?

The road trip is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Cerro Gordo and 85.1 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.72 one way or $43.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cerro Gordo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cerro Gordo and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 134.42 mi (216.33 km).

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#1 Cerro Gordo

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,337
Coordinates39.8905900, -88.7281300
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Monroe Street (-88.728704, 39.890484)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $21.72
Round trip
$43.44
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.72 $43.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.50 $48.99
Premium $4.65 $26.81 $53.61
Diesel $5.30 $30.55 $61.10

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cerro Gordo and Naperville. The current time is 14:26:52.

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.