How far is La Salle, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from La Salle, IL to Naperville, IL is about 63.4 miles (102 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 01h 23m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Salle and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Salle and Naperville.
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Start on Tonti Street
52 m · 13 sec · Tonti Street
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 6: LaSalle, Peru, Ottowa
936 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago
1 km · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego
1276 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 71
31.7 mi · 47 min · Illinois Route 71
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 20 min
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Continue on West Ogden Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · 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 La Salle and Naperville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Illinois Route 71
Turn left onto Illinois Route 71
31.7 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Salle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Salle to Naperville?
The road trip is about 63.4 miles (102 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.7 miles from La Salle and 31.8 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around La Salle and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Plano
Joliet Transportation Center
Mendota station
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Salle and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 57.98 mi (93.31 km).
#1 La Salle
City in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 9,609 |
| Coordinates | 41.3333700, -89.0917500 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.88 | $23.76 |
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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