How far is Chicago Heights, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Chicago Heights, IL to Naperville, IL is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.63 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.73 mi
52.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.73 mi
Kilometers
52.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.63 mi
Kilometers
75.05 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:37 AM CDT
Return by in Chicago Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chicago Heights
2026-04-19T09:41
Arrive Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chicago Heights
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Homer Glen
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Chicago Heights
22.3 mi
00h 28m
To Naperville
24.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chicago Heights and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chicago Heights and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Halsted Street

    6 m · 8 sec · South Halsted Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lincoln Highway

    1583 ft · 59 sec · East Lincoln Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Chicago Road

    1476 ft · 44 sec · Chicago Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road

    6.9 mi · 13 min · Vollmer Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Harlem Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle

    23 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 41%
I 80 West
8.65 mi · 19%
Vollmer Road
6.93 mi · 15%
East Ogden Avenue
5.13 mi · 11%
Harlem Avenue
1.63 mi · 3%
Dixie Highway
1.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
32.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homer Glen
00h 28m from Chicago Heights
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights to Naperville?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Homer Glen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Chicago Heights and 24.4 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Chicago Heights and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Homer Glen

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Homewood

23 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

25 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chicago Heights and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 32.73 mi (52.68 km).

Chicago Heights

#1 Chicago Heights

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population28,990
Coordinates41.5061500, -87.6356000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: South Halsted Street (-87.635611, 41.50615)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.23 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.3 gal · 12.46 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.02 $14.03
Premium $4.65 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.30 $8.75 $17.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chicago Heights and Naperville. The current time is 09:41:09.

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.