How far is Lombard, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Lombard, IL to Naperville, IL is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.99 mi
00h 23m
Flight
9.69 mi
15.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.69 mi
Kilometers
15.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.99 mi
Kilometers
19.29 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Wed, Apr 22, 6:52 PM CDT
Return by in Lombard
Wed, Apr 22, 7:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lombard
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Naperville
Wed, Apr 22, 6:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lombard
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lisle
IL

Town in Illinois

From Lombard
6.1 mi
00h 11m
To Naperville
5.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
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 Lombard and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Grace Street

    1842 ft · 1 min · South Grace Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Madison Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Columbine Avenue

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Columbine Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Butterfield Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Butterfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Naperville Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Naperville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Naperville Road

    122 m · 18 sec · Naperville Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto North Naperville Wheaton Road

    1239 ft · 27 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto East Ogden Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Ogden Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right 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 Lombard 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Columbine Avenue
3.82 mi · 32%
Butterfield Road
2.63 mi · 22%
Naperville Road
2.23 mi · 19%
East Ogden Avenue
1.57 mi · 13%
East Madison Street
1.28 mi · 11%
South Grace Street
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Columbine Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Columbine Avenue

3.82 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
9.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lisle
00h 11m from Lombard
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lombard and Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Lisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Lombard and 5.9 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lombard and Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Lisle

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

6 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

17 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

31 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lombard and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 9.69 mi (15.59 km).

Lombard

#1 Lombard

Village in Illinois

Population43,961
Coordinates41.8800300, -88.0078400
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: South Grace Street (-88.008285, 41.880025)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.6 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.17
0.84 gal · 3.2 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.58 $3.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.79 $3.57
Premium $4.65 $1.95 $3.91
Diesel $5.30 $2.23 $4.46

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 Lombard and Naperville. The current time is 18:29:04.

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.