How far is Long Grove, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Long Grove, IL to Naperville, IL is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
35.07 mi
00h 42m
Flight
28.19 mi
45.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.19 mi
Kilometers
45.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.07 mi
Kilometers
56.44 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Long Grove
Fri, Apr 17, 10:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Grove
2026-04-17T20:47
Arrive Naperville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Long Grove
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Long Grove
17.5 mi
00h 21m
To Naperville
17.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Grove and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Old McHenry Road

    24 m · 7 sec · North Old McHenry Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Robert Parker Coffin Road

    2321 ft · 1 min · Robert Parker Coffin Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Route 53

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North State Route 53

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lake Cook Road

    2286 ft · 56 sec · Lake Cook Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward IL 53 South

    2288 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lisle

    47 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Ogden Avenue

    5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
12.8 mi · 37%
I 290 East
7 mi · 20%
IL 53 South
6.6 mi · 19%
East Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 14%
North State Route 53
2.23 mi · 6%
Robert Parker Coffin Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

12.8 mi · 00h 16m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 21m from Long Grove
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Long Grove and Partly Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Grove to Naperville?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Long Grove and 17.5 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Long Grove and Partly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Grove and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 28.19 mi (45.36 km).

Long Grove

#1 Long Grove

City in Lake County, Illinois, United States

Population7,868
Coordinates42.1783600, -87.9978500
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: North Old McHenry Road (-87.997919, 42.178271)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Grove and Naperville. The current time is 20:47:56.

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.