How far is Hartford, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Hartford, IL to Naperville, IL is about 263.5 miles (424 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.48 mi
04h 20m
Flight
228.36 mi
367.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.36 mi
Kilometers
367.51 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.48 mi
Kilometers
424.03 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM CDT
Return by in Hartford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartford
2026-04-19T00:02
Arrive Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartford
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Atlanta
IL

City in Logan County, Illinois, United States

From Hartford
131.5 mi
02h 10m
To Naperville
132 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
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 Hartford and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Delmar Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · South Delmar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hawthorne Street

    804 ft · 35 sec · West Hawthorne Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lewis and Clark Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Ferguson Avenue

    629 ft · 11 sec · West Ferguson Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Madison Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Madison Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1334 ft · 29 sec · South Central Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Vaughn Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Vaughn Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Bellwood Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Bellwood Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on North Bellwood Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bellwood Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Bethalto Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Bethalto Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 140

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 140

  13. 13

    Continue on West State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 140

    135 m · 14 sec · State Route 140

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1515 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
136 mi · 52%
State Route 140
107 mi · 40%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 2%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 2%
Lewis and Clark Boulevard
1.9 mi · 1%
West Bethalto Drive
1.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

107 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
228.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
02h 10m from Hartford
Leave By
8:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hartford 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 Hartford to Naperville?

The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424 km) and usually takes 04h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Hartford and 132 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 228.4 miles (367.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atlanta

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Atlanta and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 1.7 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atlanta.

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

35 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

60 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

62 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hartford and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 228.36 mi (367.51 km).

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#1 Hartford

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,330
Coordinates38.8333800, -90.0959400
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: South Delmar Avenue (-90.095754, 38.833377)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.3 gal
35.19 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.14
18.6 gal · 70.38 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.3 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.07 $70.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.55 $79.11
Premium $4.65 $43.28 $86.56
Diesel $5.30 $49.33 $98.65

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 Hartford and Naperville. The current time is 00:02:17.

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.