How far is McHenry, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from McHenry, IL to Naperville, IL is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McHenry and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McHenry and Naperville.
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Start on the route
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto North Green Street
1.3 km · 3 min · North Green Street
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Turn right onto Bull Valley Road
1863 ft · 37 sec · Bull Valley Road
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Turn left onto South Front Street
10.1 mi · 16 min · South Front Street
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Turn left onto Meyer Drive
94 m · 11 sec · Meyer Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
660 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
44 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Algonquin Road
6.8 mi · 11 min · East Algonquin Road
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Turn straight onto Dundee Road
1242 ft · 23 sec · Dundee Road
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Turn sharp right onto New Sutton Road
6 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Sutton Road
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Continue on Ingalton Avenue
2934 ft · 55 sec · Ingalton Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
5.4 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on North Neltnor Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · North Neltnor Boulevard
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · Illinois Route 59
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Turn left onto Batavia Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Batavia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warrenville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Warrenville Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
1972 ft · 49 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left 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 McHenry 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.
South Front Street
Turn left onto South Front Street
10.1 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving McHenry and Partly Cloudy near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McHenry to Naperville?
The road trip is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from McHenry and 23.2 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around McHenry and Partly Cloudy near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Streamwood
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 Streamwood.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McHenry and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 38.32 mi (61.67 km).
#1 McHenry
City in Illinois
| Population | 27,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.3333500, -88.2667500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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