How far is Lemont, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Lemont, IL to Naperville, IL is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Suburb of Chicago in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemont and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemont and Naperville.
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Start on West New Avenue
147 m · 15 sec · West New Avenue
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Turn left onto Lockport Street
42 m · 2 sec · Lockport Street
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Turn slight left onto East Illinois Street
149 m · 12 sec · East Illinois Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto 127th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 127th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
2741 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
9.9 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue
5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn right 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 Lemont 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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
9.9 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lemont 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 Lemont to Naperville?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Woodridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Lemont and 8.1 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lemont and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Woodridge
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 Woodridge.
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemont and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 10.79 mi (17.37 km).
#1 Lemont
Historic village in the U.
| Population | 17,338 |
| Coordinates | 41.6736400, -88.0017300 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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