How far is Mount Prospect, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Mount Prospect, IL to Naperville, IL is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.09 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.19 mi
35.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.19 mi
Kilometers
35.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.09 mi
Kilometers
50.04 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Prospect
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Prospect
2026-04-23T00:15
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Prospect
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Glendale Heights
IL

Town

From Mount Prospect
15.3 mi
00h 20m
To Naperville
15.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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 Mount Prospect and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Prospect and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Central Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Central Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on West Central Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Central Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South New Wilke Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · South New Wilke Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Algonquin Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Algonquin Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lisle

    47 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Ogden Avenue

    5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North 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 Mount Prospect and Naperville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 355 South Tollway
12.8 mi · 41%
IL 53 South
6.63 mi · 21%
East Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 16%
West Central Road
3.42 mi · 11%
West Algonquin Road
1.47 mi · 5%
South New Wilke Road
0.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 355 South Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

12.8 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale Heights
00h 20m from Mount Prospect
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect to Naperville?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glendale Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Mount Prospect and 15.8 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mount Prospect and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale Heights

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

16 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

20 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

25 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

28 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Prospect and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 22.19 mi (35.71 km).

Mount Prospect

#1 Mount Prospect

Village in Elk Grove and Wheeling Townships in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population53,299
Coordinates42.0664200, -87.9372900
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.937448, 42.066424)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $4.15
Round trip
$8.30
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.15 $8.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.68 $9.36
Premium $4.65 $5.12 $10.24
Diesel $5.30 $5.83 $11.67

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 Mount Prospect and Naperville. The current time is 00:15:57.

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.