How far is Mason City, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Mason City, IL to Naperville, IL is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.91 mi
02h 48m
Flight
136.06 mi
218.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.06 mi
Kilometers
218.96 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.91 mi
Kilometers
263.78 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM CDT
Return by in Mason City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mason City
2026-04-19T00:11
Arrive Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mason City
9:30 PM CDT
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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Mason City
81.8 mi
01h 24m
To Naperville
82.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mason City and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mason City and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Chestnut Street

    6.8 mi · 11 min · West Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Peoria Street

    9.3 mi · 16 min · North Peoria Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2693 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2681 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mason City 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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
136 mi · 83%
North Peoria Street
9.83 mi · 6%
West Chestnut Street
6.76 mi · 4%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 3%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

107 mi · 01h 56m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 24m from Mason City
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mason City and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mason City to Naperville?

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Mason City and 82.1 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mason City and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 136.06 mi (218.96 km).

Mason City

#1 Mason City

Township in Mason County, Illinois

Population2,088
Coordinates40.2022700, -89.6981600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: West Chestnut Street (-89.698162, 40.202354)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.89 L · about $21.80
Round trip
$43.59
11.56 gal · 43.78 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.80 $43.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.65 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.30 $30.66 $61.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mason City and Naperville. The current time is 00:11:55.

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.