How far is Glendale Heights, IL from Naperville, IL?
Fastest route
Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey from Glendale Heights, Illinois, to Naperville, Illinois, covering a distance of approximately 15.1 miles (24.3 kilometers). The fastest route due to traffic conditions is via County Hwy 23. Follow these directions to reach your destination:
Directions
- 🚗 Start your journey on Bloomingdale Rd and head south toward Marilyn Ave.
- ➡️ Turn right onto E Geneva Rd.
- ↗️ Turn left onto N President St.
- ➡️ Turn right onto E Roosevelt Rd.
- 🍔 Grab a quick bite at Subway on your right.
- ↖️ Turn left onto S Naperville Rd.
- ➡️ Continue onto N Naper Blvd.
- ➡️ Turn right onto Dupage County 2/Hobson Rd.
- ➡️ Turn right onto S Washington St.
- ↖️ Turn left onto Gartner Rd.
- 🏁 Arrive at your destination, Alder Ln in Naperville.
Tips & Suggestions
- ⏰ Check traffic conditions before starting your journey to choose the fastest route.
- 🚗 Use County Hwy 23 for the quickest travel time.
- 🍽️ Consider having a meal at Subway along E Roosevelt Rd.
- 🛣️ Stay on N Naper Blvd for a smooth continuation of your route.
- 🛣️ Take extra caution while turning onto Dupage County 2/Hobson Rd.
- 🚦 Be patient at intersections, especially when turning onto S Washington St.
- 🧭 Keep an eye on street signs and landmarks to ensure you're on the right track.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glendale Heights and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale Heights and Naperville.
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Start on Highland Avenue
25 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue
843 ft · 40 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Ellyn Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Glen Ellyn Road
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn left onto South Naperville Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road
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Continue on Naperville Road
122 m · 18 sec · Naperville Road
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Turn straight onto North Naperville Wheaton Road
1239 ft · 27 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road
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Turn slight right
47 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Ogden Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn right 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 Glendale Heights 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.
South Naperville Road
Turn left onto South Naperville Road
4.25 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Glendale Heights and Sunny near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glendale Heights to Naperville?
The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wheaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Glendale Heights and 9.6 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale Heights and Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Wheaton
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 Wheaton.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glendale Heights and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.86 km).
#1 Glendale Heights
Town
| Population | 33,351 |
| Coordinates | 41.9146000, -88.0648600 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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