How far is Gages Lake, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Gages Lake, IL to Naperville, IL is about 55 miles (88.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40 miles (64.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
55.02 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40 mi
64.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40 mi
Kilometers
64.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.02 mi
Kilometers
88.55 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM CDT
Return by in Gages Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 10:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gages Lake
2026-04-19T08:50
Arrive Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gages Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Des Plaines
IL

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Gages Lake
27.4 mi
00h 30m
To Naperville
27.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gages Lake and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Kewaunee Drive

    550 ft · 31 sec · West Kewaunee Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Mill Road

    114 m · 15 sec · North Mill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Gages Lake Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Gages Lake Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hunt Club Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Hunt Club Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Belvidere Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago

    2655 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West, I 294 South: Aurora, Indiana

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1892 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Freedom Drive

    2151 ft · 57 sec · Freedom Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Diehl Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Diehl Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
34.7 mi · 63%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
12.3 mi · 22%
Belvidere Road
1.91 mi · 3%
North Washington Street
1.25 mi · 2%
East Diehl Road
0.88 mi · 2%
West Gages Lake Road
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

20.1 mi · 00h 25m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
40 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Plaines
00h 30m from Gages Lake
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers leaving Gages Lake 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 Gages Lake to Naperville?

The road trip is about 55 miles (88.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Gages Lake and 27.6 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 40 miles (64.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Chance Rain Showers around Gages Lake and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

27 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gages Lake and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 40 mi (64.37 km).

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#1 Gages Lake

Census designated place

Population10,198
Coordinates42.3516900, -87.9825800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: West Kewaunee Drive (-87.982575, 42.35214)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

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 Gages Lake and Naperville. The current time is 08:50:04.

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.