How far is Lincoln Square, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Lincoln Square, IL to Naperville, IL is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.04 mi
00h 57m
Flight
26.97 mi
43.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.97 mi
Kilometers
43.41 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.04 mi
Kilometers
54.78 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sun, Nov 8, 12:33 PM CST
Return by in Lincoln Square
Sun, Nov 8, 1:30 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Square
2026-11-08T11:35
Arrive Naperville
Sun, Nov 8, 12:33 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Square
9:30 PM CST
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
Bellwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Lincoln Square
17.2 mi
00h 28m
To Naperville
16.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Square and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Foster Avenue

    6 m · 4 sec · West Foster Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Western Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Western Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Irving Park Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Irving Park Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Pulaski Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Belden Avenue

    52 m · 10 sec · West Belden Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Pulaski Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · North Pulaski Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Madison Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Madison Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Cicero Avenue

    3115 ft · 1 min · North Cicero Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Flournoy Street

    86 m · 6 sec · West Flournoy Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West

    811 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1892 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Freedom Drive

    2151 ft · 57 sec · Freedom Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Diehl Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Diehl Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
13.4 mi · 39%
Eisenhower Expressway
8.08 mi · 24%
North Pulaski Road
5.04 mi · 15%
West Irving Park Road
2.02 mi · 6%
North Western Avenue
1.51 mi · 4%
North Washington Street
1.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

11.2 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellwood
00h 28m from Lincoln Square
Leave By
4:36 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lincoln Square and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Square to Naperville?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Bellwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Lincoln Square and 16.8 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.42 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln Square and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Bellwood

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

11 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

20 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

22 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Square and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 26.97 mi (43.41 km).

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#1 Lincoln Square

Lincoln Square is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.9758700, -87.6892200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: West Foster Avenue (-87.689221, 41.975898)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.55 L · about $5.42
Round trip
$10.85
2.4 gal · 9.1 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.52 $5.42 $10.85
Mid-grade $5.15 $6.18 $12.35
Premium $5.71 $6.85 $13.69
Diesel $6.53 $7.84 $15.68

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Square and Naperville. The current time is 11:35:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.