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

  1. 🚗 Start your journey on Bloomingdale Rd and head south toward Marilyn Ave.
  2. ➡️ Turn right onto E Geneva Rd.
  3. ↗️ Turn left onto N President St.
  4. ➡️ Turn right onto E Roosevelt Rd.
  5. 🍔 Grab a quick bite at Subway on your right.
  6. ↖️ Turn left onto S Naperville Rd.
  7. ➡️ Continue onto N Naper Blvd.
  8. ➡️ Turn right onto Dupage County 2/Hobson Rd.
  9. ➡️ Turn right onto S Washington St.
  10. ↖️ Turn left onto Gartner Rd.
  11. 🏁 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.59 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.85 mi
15.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.85 mi
Kilometers
15.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.59 mi
Kilometers
25.09 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:48 PM CDT
Return by in Glendale Heights
Wed, Apr 22, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale Heights
2026-04-22T20:24
Arrive Naperville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glendale Heights
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Wheaton
IL

The most populous city in DuPage County, Illinois.

From Glendale Heights
6 mi
00h 11m
To Naperville
9.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Highland Avenue

    25 m · 11 sec · Highland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    843 ft · 40 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Ellyn Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Glen Ellyn Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Roosevelt Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Roosevelt Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Naperville Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Naperville Road

    122 m · 18 sec · Naperville Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Naperville Wheaton Road

    1239 ft · 27 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto East Ogden Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Ogden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  12. 12

    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.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Naperville Road
4.25 mi · 27%
Main Street
3.08 mi · 20%
West Roosevelt Road
1.82 mi · 12%
East Ogden Avenue
1.57 mi · 10%
Glen Ellyn Road
0.76 mi · 5%
North Naperville Wheaton Road
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheaton
00h 11m from Glendale Heights
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Naperville

10 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Glenview station

34 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale Heights and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 9.85 mi (15.86 km).

Glendale Heights

#1 Glendale Heights

Town

Population33,351
Coordinates41.9146000, -88.0648600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Avenue (-88.065071, 41.914611)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.07
Round trip
$4.15
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale Heights and Naperville. The current time is 20:24:41.

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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.