How far is Chillicothe, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Chillicothe, IL to Naperville, IL is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
140.65 mi
02h 12m
Flight
91.55 mi
147.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.55 mi
Kilometers
147.34 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.65 mi
Kilometers
226.36 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Return by in Chillicothe
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillicothe
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chillicothe
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
Utica
IL

Village also known as Utica, in LaSalle County, Illinois

From Chillicothe
56.5 mi
01h 06m
To Naperville
84.1 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    7.5 mi · 9 min · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Railroad Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 1400 East

    17.8 mi · 20 min · County Road 1400 East

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Joliet

    2040 ft · 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    31.7 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego

    1276 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 71

    31.7 mi · 47 min · Illinois Route 71

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Ogden Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West Ogden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Illinois Route 71
43.5 mi · 31%
I 80 East
32.1 mi · 23%
County Road 1400 East
26.7 mi · 19%
North 4th Street
7.51 mi · 5%
West Ogden Avenue
1.96 mi · 1%
Railroad Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

31.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
01h 06m from Chillicothe
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chillicothe and Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chillicothe to Naperville?

The road trip is about 140.7 miles (226.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Chillicothe and 84.1 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chillicothe and Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

25 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

38 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Plano

53 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

56 mi away
119 West Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 91.55 mi (147.34 km).

Chillicothe

#1 Chillicothe

Civil township in northeast Peoria County, Illinois

Population5,955
Coordinates40.9222600, -89.4862000
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: IL 29 (-89.486204, 40.922261)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.79 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.41
9.92 gal · 37.58 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.70 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.09 $42.19
Premium $4.65 $23.08 $46.17
Diesel $5.30 $26.31 $52.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chillicothe and Naperville. The current time is 23:25:44.

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.