How far is Cherry Valley, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Cherry Valley, IL to Naperville, IL is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
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.
The county seat of DeKalb County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Valley and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Valley and Naperville.
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Start on East State Street
1890 ft · 38 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto Mill Road
1008 ft · 27 sec · Mill Road
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
2138 ft · 43 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
569 ft · 10 sec · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
126 m · 7 sec · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
1764 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
22.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East Toll: Chicago
2318 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
46.3 mi · 51 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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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 Cherry Valley and Naperville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
46.3 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Cherry Valley and Sunny near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherry Valley to Naperville?
The road trip is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
DeKalb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.7 miles from Cherry Valley and 26.7 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cherry Valley and Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near DeKalb
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 DeKalb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Valley and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 51.54 mi (82.94 km).
#1 Cherry Valley
Township in Winnebago County, Illinois
| Population | 2,853 |
| Coordinates | 42.2347434, -88.9489912 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.56 | $21.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
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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