How far is Naperville, IL from Aux Sable, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Aux Sable, IL is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
34.49 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.6 mi
46.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.6 mi
Kilometers
46.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.49 mi
Kilometers
55.51 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aux Sable
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Aux Sable
Thu, Apr 23, 5:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Naperville
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
Crystal Lawns
IL

Census designated place

From Naperville
17.3 mi
00h 28m
To Aux Sable
17.3 mi
00h 28m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Aux Sable.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Weber Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Joliet, Morris

    1439 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Eames Street

    7.5 mi · 12 min · West Eames Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Tabler Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Tabler Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cemetery Road

    90 m · 12 sec · Cemetery Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    144 m · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
15.1 mi · 44%
West Eames Street
7.5 mi · 22%
North Washington Street
5.29 mi · 15%
Weber Road
3.85 mi · 11%
South Tabler Road
1.8 mi · 5%
Washington Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

14.8 mi · 00h 17m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lawns
00h 28m from Naperville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Aux Sable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Aux Sable?

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Naperville and 17.3 miles from Aux Sable.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Aux Sable.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns

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

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

8 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

23 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Plano

33 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

36 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Aux Sable. Straight-line distance: 28.6 mi (46.03 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Aux Sable

#2 Aux Sable

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

Population13,493
Coordinates41.3947500, -88.3286800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Aux Sable (-88.32868, 41.39475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 Naperville and Aux Sable. The current time is 04:36:19.

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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.