How far is Glencoe, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Glencoe, IL to Naperville, IL is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.35 mi
00h 53m
Flight
31.34 mi
50.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.34 mi
Kilometers
50.43 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.35 mi
Kilometers
64.94 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Return by in Glencoe
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glencoe
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glencoe
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
Schiller Park
IL

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Glencoe
21.7 mi
00h 26m
To Naperville
18.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    806 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Green Bay Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lake Cook Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Lake Cook Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 294 Toll South: Chicago

    528 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 294 South: Chicago

    1249 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    19.6 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

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

    1.5 km · 2 min · Tri-State Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1251 ft · 31 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  9. 9

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1937 ft · 47 sec · Tri-State Tollway

  10. 10

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

    2633 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1892 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Freedom Drive

    2151 ft · 57 sec · Freedom Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Diehl Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Diehl Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glencoe 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
20.7 mi · 51%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
12.3 mi · 31%
Lake Cook Road
5.01 mi · 12%
Green Bay Road
1.48 mi · 4%
North Washington Street
1.25 mi · 3%
East Diehl Road
0.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

19.6 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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schiller Park
00h 26m from Glencoe
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Glencoe 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 Glencoe to Naperville?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.9 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Schiller Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Glencoe and 18.6 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Glencoe and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Schiller Park

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

14 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

16 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

21 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glencoe and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 31.34 mi (50.43 km).

Glencoe

#1 Glencoe

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population8,747
Coordinates42.1350300, -87.7581200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.758034, 42.135069)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.39 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.78 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 Glencoe and Naperville. The current time is 03:17:31.

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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.