How far is Colfax, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Colfax, IL to Naperville, IL is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
98.8 mi
01h 56m
Flight
87.68 mi
141.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.68 mi
Kilometers
141.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.8 mi
Kilometers
159 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Return by in Colfax
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colfax
2026-04-22T19:48
Arrive Naperville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colfax
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
Gardner
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Colfax
49.3 mi
00h 58m
To Naperville
49.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 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 Colfax and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    999 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Harrison Street

    2290 ft · 1 min · North Harrison Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North 3400 East Road

    6.7 mi · 12 min · North 3400 East Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East 2600 North Road

    1332 ft · 27 sec · East 2600 North Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 3360 East Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · North 3360 East Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1600 East Road

    7.3 mi · 10 min · North 1600 East Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Manlove Street

    1352 ft · 30 sec · South Manlove Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Torrance Avenue

    1644 ft · 35 sec · East Torrance Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Mill Street

    2641 ft · 58 sec · South Mill Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Reynolds Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Reynolds Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    754 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1944 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Route 66

    2100 ft · 46 sec · Old Route 66

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Custer Avenue

    682 ft · 17 sec · West Custer Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North 1500 East Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North 1500 East Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Joliet

    2198 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Barack Obama Presidential Expressway

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Barack Obama Presidential Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colfax 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Barack Obama Presidential Expressway
62.4 mi · 63%
North 1600 East Road
7.29 mi · 7%
North 3400 East Road
6.66 mi · 7%
North 3360 East Road
6.06 mi · 6%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 5%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Barack Obama Presidential Expressway

Merge slight left onto Barack Obama Presidential Expressway

62.4 mi · 01h 08m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardner
00h 58m from Colfax
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Colfax and Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Colfax and 49.5 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Colfax and Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Gardner

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

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

RAIL

Dwight station

14 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Kankakee

38 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

42 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Pontiac station

44 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colfax and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 87.68 mi (141.11 km).

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#1 Colfax

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

Population1,009
Coordinates40.5669800, -88.6164500
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-88.616449, 40.566997)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 Colfax and Naperville. The current time is 19:48:18.

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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.