How far is Island Lake, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Island Lake, IL to Naperville, IL is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
45.83 mi
00h 58m
Flight
33.95 mi
54.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.95 mi
Kilometers
54.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.83 mi
Kilometers
73.75 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sat, May 30, 11:07 AM CDT
Return by in Island Lake
Sat, May 30, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Island Lake
2026-05-30T10:08
Arrive Naperville
Sat, May 30, 11:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Island Lake
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
Hoffman Estates
IL

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Island Lake
22.6 mi
00h 29m
To Naperville
23.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Island Lake and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Avenue

    63 m · 11 sec · Rose Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Greenleaf Avenue

    2157 ft · 2 min · Greenleaf Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East State Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Liberty Street

    2219 ft · 1 min · West Liberty Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1724 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Rand Road

    10.1 mi · 13 min · South Rand Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Rand Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Rand Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lisle

    47 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Ogden Avenue

    5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North 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 Island Lake 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
12.8 mi · 28%
South Rand Road
10.1 mi · 22%
I 290 East
7 mi · 15%
East Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 11%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 10%
North Rand Road
2.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

12.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoffman Estates
00h 29m from Island Lake
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Island Lake and Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Island Lake to Naperville?

The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Hoffman Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Island Lake and 23.2 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Island Lake and Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Hoffman Estates

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Naperville

30 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

31 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Island Lake and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.64 km).

Island Lake

#1 Island Lake

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population7,951
Coordinates42.2761300, -88.1920300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Rose Avenue (-88.19203, 42.276126)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.12 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.22
3.24 gal · 12.24 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.11 $12.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.89 $13.78
Premium $4.65 $7.54 $15.08
Diesel $5.30 $8.59 $17.18

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Island Lake and Naperville. The current time is 10:08:48.

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.