How far is Elwood, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Elwood, IL to Naperville, IL is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Will County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elwood and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood and Naperville.
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Start on South Chicago Street
15 m · 6 sec · South Chicago Street
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Turn right onto East Mississippi Avenue
1135 ft · 33 sec · East Mississippi Avenue
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Turn right onto South Saint Louis Street
152 m · 24 sec · South Saint Louis Street
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Turn left onto South Chicago Road
4.5 mi · 6 min · South Chicago Road
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Continue on South Chicago Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline-Rock Island
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7 North: Larkin Avenue
1363 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 7 North: Larkin Avenue
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Larkin Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · South Larkin Avenue
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Continue on Weber Road
10.8 mi · 20 min · Weber Road
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Continue on Washington Street
2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
5.3 mi · 12 min · South 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 Elwood 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.
Weber Road
Continue on Weber Road
10.8 mi · 00h 20m
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 Sunny leaving Elwood 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 Elwood to Naperville?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Crest Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Elwood and 25.8 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elwood and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Crest Hill
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 Crest Hill.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elwood and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 26.45 mi (42.57 km).
#1 Elwood
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.4039200, -88.1117200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
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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