How far is Chatham, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Chatham, IL to Naperville, IL is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chatham and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham and Naperville.
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Start on the route
96 m · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East 84th Street
670 ft · 32 sec · East 84th Street
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Turn right onto South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
669 ft · 26 sec · South Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn left onto East 83rd Street
2620 ft · 1 min · East 83rd Street
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Turn right onto South State Street
33 m · 2 sec · South State Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 94 West
1231 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West
732 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.4 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Aurora, Ida B Wells Drive
2072 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I-290 West, IL 110: Aurora, West Suburbs
2002 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Avenue
636 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.1 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11.2 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1892 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Freedom Drive
2151 ft · 57 sec · Freedom Drive
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Turn right onto East Diehl Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Diehl Road
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 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 Chatham and Naperville.
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.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Chatham and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chatham to Naperville?
The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Chatham and 32.4 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chatham and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Park
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 Forest Park.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 27.73 mi (44.63 km).
#1 Chatham
Chatham is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7411500, -87.6125500 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.56 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| Premium | $5.75 | $10.64 | $21.27 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $12.14 | $24.28 |
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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