How far is Ladd, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Ladd, IL to Naperville, IL is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.77 mi
01h 28m
Flight
62 mi
99.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62 mi
Kilometers
99.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.77 mi
Kilometers
112.29 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in Ladd
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ladd
2026-04-22T18:26
Arrive Naperville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ladd
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
Sheridan
IL

Village in Illinois, United States

From Ladd
34.9 mi
00h 44m
To Naperville
34.9 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Cedar Street

    15 m · 7 sec · East Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Ottawa, Oswego

    1276 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 71

    31.7 mi · 47 min · Illinois Route 71

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West Ogden Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West Ogden Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladd and Naperville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Illinois Route 71
43.5 mi · 62%
North Main Street
24.1 mi · 35%
West Ogden Avenue
1.96 mi · 3%
IL 71
0.24 mi
East Cedar Street
0.01 mi
North Washington Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 44m from Ladd
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ladd and Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ladd to Naperville?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Ladd and 34.9 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladd and Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

RAIL

Plano

19 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Mendota station

36 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

50 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

52 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ladd and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 62 mi (99.78 km).

Ladd

#1 Ladd

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,184
Coordinates41.3825300, -89.2189700
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: East Cedar Street (-89.218973, 41.382598)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ladd and Naperville. The current time is 18:26:31.

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.