How far is Groveland, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Groveland, IL to Naperville, IL is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.18 mi
02h 25m
Flight
109.55 mi
176.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.55 mi
Kilometers
176.3 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.18 mi
Kilometers
228.81 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sat, Nov 7, 10:58 PM CST
Return by in Groveland
Sun, Nov 8, 1:24 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-11-07T20:33
Arrive Naperville
Sat, Nov 7, 10:58 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CST

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
9:30 PM CST
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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Groveland
70.9 mi
01h 12m
To Naperville
71.3 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
36°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    107 m · 21 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Springfield Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edgewater Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Edgewater Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Birchwood Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Birchwood Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2606 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2334 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington

    1650 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    25.1 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, US 51 North: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    99.9 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
101 mi · 71%
I 74 East
25.4 mi · 18%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 4%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 3%
West Birchwood Street
2.61 mi · 2%
Edgewater Drive
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

99.9 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
109.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 12m from Groveland
Leave By
1:38 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Groveland and Partly Cloudy near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Groveland to Naperville?

The road trip is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Groveland and 71.3 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.90 one way or $45.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Groveland and Partly Cloudy near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 109.55 mi (176.3 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

Township in Tazewell County, Illinois

Population593
Coordinates40.5925400, -89.5345400
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-89.53454, 40.592532)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
18.99 L · about $22.90
Round trip
$45.80
10.04 gal · 37.98 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.56 $22.90 $45.80
Mid-grade $5.19 $26.04 $52.08
Premium $5.75 $28.86 $57.72
Diesel $6.56 $32.94 $65.88

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveland and Naperville. The current time is 20:33:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.