How far is Kirkland, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Kirkland, IL to Naperville, IL is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkland and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland and Naperville.
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Start on South 6th Street
16 m · 4 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Glidden Road
9.7 mi · 15 min · Glidden Road
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Continue on North Annie Glidden Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Annie Glidden Road
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Take the ramp straight
73 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 East, IL 110 East
2617 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
534 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.4 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
936 ft · 26 sec · Winfield Road
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Turn left onto West Diehl Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
1972 ft · 49 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
15 m · 1 sec · North 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 Kirkland and Naperville.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.4 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kirkland 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 Kirkland to Naperville?
The road trip is about 53.4 miles (85.9 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?
Maple Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Kirkland and 26.7 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kirkland and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Maple Park
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 Maple Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkland and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 41.92 mi (67.47 km).
#1 Kirkland
Village in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,717 |
| Coordinates | 42.0925300, -88.8512100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.00 | $15.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
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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