How far is Morris, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Morris, IL to Naperville, IL is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
48.37 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.83 mi
52.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.83 mi
Kilometers
52.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.37 mi
Kilometers
77.84 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sat, May 23, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in Morris
Sat, May 23, 9:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morris
2026-05-23T20:02
Arrive Naperville
Sat, May 23, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morris
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
Shorewood
IL

Village in Illinois

From Morris
19.9 mi
00h 27m
To Naperville
28.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Division Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Division Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Joliet

    1971 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South 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 Morris 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
14.3 mi · 30%
I 55 North
13.2 mi · 27%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 11%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 9%
Division Street
2.05 mi · 4%
Washington Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

13.9 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorewood
00h 27m from Morris
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Morris and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morris to Naperville?

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Morris and 28.5 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Morris and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Shorewood

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

10 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

32 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

43 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.83 km).

Morris

#1 Morris

City in Illinois

Population15,162
Coordinates41.3572500, -88.4211800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: East Washington Street (-88.421187, 41.357391)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.46 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.92 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Morris and Naperville. The current time is 20:02:06.

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.