How far is Fulton, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Fulton, IL to Naperville, IL is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 01h 53m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fulton and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fulton and Naperville.
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Start on 9th Street
6 m · 6 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Waller Road
1401 ft · 31 sec · Waller Road
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Turn left onto 14th Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · 14th Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way
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Continue on West Lincolnway
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lincolnway
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Continue on East Lincoln Way
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way
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Continue on Lincoln Road
9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Road
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Continue straight
1334 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1581 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 East: Dixon
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
80.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
936 ft · 26 sec · Winfield Road
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Turn left onto West Diehl Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
1972 ft · 49 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
15 m · 1 sec · North 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 Fulton and Naperville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
80.9 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Fulton and Sunny near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fulton to Naperville?
The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Flagg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Fulton and 57 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fulton and Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Flagg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fulton and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 103.76 mi (166.98 km).
#1 Fulton
City in Illinois
| Population | 3,285 |
| Coordinates | 41.8672500, -90.1595700 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
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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