How far is Lakewood, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Lakewood, IL to Naperville, IL is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in McLean County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Naperville.
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Start on 750 North
3.9 mi · 10 min · 750 North
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Turn right onto County Road 900 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 900 East
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Continue on 950 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · 950 East
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Continue on Herric Road
2818 ft · 56 sec · Herric Road
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Continue on Logan Street
983 ft · 20 sec · Logan Street
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Continue on Michigan Street
2587 ft · 58 sec · Michigan Street
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Turn left
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
28.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Decatur
2582 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Decatur
44 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Business Route 51
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Business Route 51
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Continue on South Main Street
769 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Franklin Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on North Water Street
27.4 mi · 37 min · North Water Street
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
108.4 mi · 1 hr 58 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 Lakewood and Naperville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 74 West
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford
108 mi · 01h 58m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakewood 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 Lakewood to Naperville?
The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Lakewood and 108.4 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Towanda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
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Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Towanda.
Uptown Station
Pontiac station
Lincoln
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 174.55 mi (280.91 km).
#1 Lakewood
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 3,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.3250400, -88.8995200 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.24 | $56.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.85 | $63.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.86 | $69.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.73 | $79.45 |
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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