How far is Naperville, IL from Barr, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Barr, IL is about 227.4 miles (366 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The second most populous city in McLean County, Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Barr.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Barr.
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Start on North Washington Street
5.3 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
10.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn
2591 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
16.7 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto South Miller Street
8.4 mi · 15 min · South Miller Street
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Continue on 9000 East
2.9 mi · 5 min · 9000 East
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Turn right onto State Street
654 ft · 18 sec · State Street
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Continue on Palmyra Road
5.2 mi · 13 min · Palmyra Road
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Turn left onto Hettick Scottville Road
2 mi · 5 min · Hettick Scottville Road
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Turn right onto Barr Road
2679 ft · 2 min · Barr Road
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Turn right onto Conrady Road
18 m · 3 sec · Conrady Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Conrady Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Barr.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
106 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Barr.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Barr?
The road trip is about 227.4 miles (366 km) and usually takes 04h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Naperville and 113.7 miles from Barr.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.28 one way or $60.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Barr.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Town of Normal
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
Uptown Station
Lincoln
Pontiac station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Barr. Straight-line distance: 193.91 mi (312.07 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Barr
Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 39.4047700, -90.1042800 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Barr (-90.10428, 39.40477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.15 | $68.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.59 | $85.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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