How far is Monmouth, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Monmouth, IL to Naperville, IL is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143 miles (230.2 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
185.66 mi
02h 48m
Flight
143.05 mi
230.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.05 mi
Kilometers
230.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.66 mi
Kilometers
298.79 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, May 31, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Monmouth
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monmouth
2026-05-31T01:20
Arrive Naperville
Sun, May 31, 4:09 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 Monmouth
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
Round Grove
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Monmouth
92.8 mi
01h 24m
To Naperville
92.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    65 m · 15 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway

    89 m · 8 sec · East Broadway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square

    5 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    84 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    18.9 mi · 22 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.9 mi · 35 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

    125 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  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 Monmouth 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 88 East
125 mi · 67%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
57.1 mi · 31%
Mill Street
1.07 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.93 mi
West Diehl Road
0.66 mi
Winfield Road
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

I 88 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls

125 mi · 02h 16m

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
+42.7 mi
143 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 24m from Monmouth
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Monmouth 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 Monmouth to Naperville?

The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Monmouth and 92.8 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 143 miles (230.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Princeton

56 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.
RAIL

Kewanee

60 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.
BUS

Moline, Illinois

64 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

64 mi away
3500 5th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 143.05 mi (230.22 km).

Monmouth

#1 Monmouth

City in Warren County, Illinois, United States

Population8,801
Coordinates40.9114300, -90.6473600
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Street (-90.647026, 40.911424)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.8 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.40
13.1 gal · 49.6 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.70 $49.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.86 $55.71
Premium $4.65 $30.48 $60.97
Diesel $5.30 $34.74 $69.48

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Monmouth and Naperville. The current time is 01:20:32.

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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.