How far is Naperville, IL from Bishop, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Bishop, IL is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.06 mi
03h 38m
Flight
134.15 mi
215.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.15 mi
Kilometers
215.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.06 mi
Kilometers
272.08 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bishop
Thu, Oct 15, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-10-15T16:36
Arrive Bishop
Thu, Oct 15, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Naperville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Naperville
84.4 mi
01h 49m
To Bishop
84.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
73°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 136: McLean, Heyworth

    2361 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dixie Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dixie Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 200 North Road

    34.4 mi · 49 min · East 200 North Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 2800 East

    3 mi · 7 min · 2800 East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 2000N

    1.8 mi · 7 min · 2000N

  12. 12

    Continue on 1980N

    1.1 km · 3 min · 1980N

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Bishop Road

    16 m · 2 sec · North Bishop Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    20 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
118 mi · 70%
East 200 North Road
34.4 mi · 20%
North Washington Street
5.29 mi · 3%
Weber Road
3.85 mi · 2%
2800 East
3 mi · 2%
2000N
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
134.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 49m from Naperville
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Naperville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bishop.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Naperville and 84.6 miles from Bishop.

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

The direct path is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.85 one way or $55.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Naperville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bishop.

Stop Ideas Near Chenoa

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Bishop. Straight-line distance: 134.15 mi (215.89 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bishop

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population121
Coordinates40.3458700, -89.8748300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Bishop (-89.87483, 40.34587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.58 L · about $27.85
Round trip
$55.70
11.94 gal · 45.16 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $27.85 $55.70
Mid-grade $5.29 $31.59 $63.19
Premium $5.84 $34.85 $69.69
Diesel $6.57 $39.23 $78.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Bishop. The current time is 16:36:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.