How far is Farmington, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Farmington, IL to Naperville, IL is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
167.46 mi
02h 52m
Flight
122.36 mi
196.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.36 mi
Kilometers
196.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.46 mi
Kilometers
269.5 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM CDT
Return by in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-18T22:02
Arrive Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Farmington
83.6 mi
01h 26m
To Naperville
83.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    14 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Fort Street

    1 mi · 1 min · East Fort Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Farmington Road

    13.3 mi · 20 min · West Farmington Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Plank Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Plank Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Maxwell Road

    1797 ft · 36 sec · North Maxwell Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 474

    62 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3001 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    3093 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    99.9 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington 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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
101 mi · 60%
I 474
38.9 mi · 23%
West Farmington Road
13.3 mi · 8%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 3%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 3%
West Plank Road
2.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

99.9 mi · 01h 49m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 26m from Farmington
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Farmington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.6 miles from Farmington and 83.8 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Farmington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 122.36 mi (196.92 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

City in the northeast corner of Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Population2,181
Coordinates40.6980900, -90.0059500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: S Main St (-90.005826, 40.69809)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.37 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
11.82 gal · 44.74 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.65 $27.51 $55.01
Diesel $5.30 $31.35 $62.69

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 Farmington and Naperville. The current time is 22:02:01.

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.