How far is Jerome, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Jerome, IL to Naperville, IL is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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.
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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 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jerome and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jerome and Naperville.
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Start on Reed Avenue
11 m · 3 sec · Reed Avenue
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Turn right onto Leonard Street
1234 ft · 49 sec · Leonard Street
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Turn left onto Wabash Avenue
1850 ft · 49 sec · Wabash Avenue
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Turn right onto South Park Avenue
44 m · 10 sec · South Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Junction Circle
1652 ft · 50 sec · Junction Circle
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Turn right onto South MacArthur Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South MacArthur Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
2851 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.3 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road
1556 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Weber Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road
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Continue on Washington Street
2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
5.3 mi · 12 min · South 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 Jerome and Naperville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Jerome 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 Jerome to Naperville?
The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Jerome and 93.1 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jerome and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
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 Lexington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 160.87 mi (258.9 km).
#1 Jerome
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 39.7675500, -89.6806600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.74 | $49.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.79 | $69.59 |
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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