How far is Moline, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Moline, IL to Naperville, IL is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
137.89 mi
02h 12m
Flight
123.76 mi
199.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.76 mi
Kilometers
199.17 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.89 mi
Kilometers
221.91 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in Moline
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moline
2026-04-23T04:57
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moline
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
Nachusa
IL

Township in Lee County, Illinois

From Moline
70.7 mi
01h 06m
To Naperville
67.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue

    1231 ft · 41 sec · 5th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    859 ft · 29 sec · 19th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1788 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 5 East

    1448 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto John Deere Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · John Deere Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1799 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    43.8 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road

    2012 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Winfield Road

    936 ft · 26 sec · Winfield Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Diehl Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue

    1972 ft · 49 sec · West Ogden Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
80.9 mi · 59%
John Deere Road
54.8 mi · 40%
19th Street
2.79 mi · 2%
Mill Street
1.07 mi · 1%
West Diehl Road
0.66 mi
Winfield Road
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

80.9 mi · 01h 28m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nachusa
01h 06m from Moline
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moline 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 Moline to Naperville?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (221.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Nachusa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Moline and 67.2 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Moline and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Nachusa

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

39 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

50 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

59 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Plano

73 mi away
101 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moline and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 123.76 mi (199.17 km).

Moline

#1 Moline

The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois.

Population41,065
Coordinates41.5067000, -90.5151300
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue (-90.515084, 41.506629)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Moline and Naperville. The current time is 04:57:58.

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.