How far is Naperville, IL from Bourbonnais, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Bourbonnais, IL is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Bourbonnais.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Bourbonnais.
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Start on North Washington Street
15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2301 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Maple Road
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
132 m · 7 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1481 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on East Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Steger Road
1196 ft · 59 sec · West Steger Road
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Turn right onto South La Grange Road
21.6 mi · 31 min · South La Grange Road
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Continue on East Marsile Street
1263 ft · 25 sec · East Marsile Street
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Turn right onto Main Street Northwest
1150 ft · 29 sec · Main Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Olde Oak Drive
1957 ft · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olde Oak Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Bourbonnais.
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.
South La Grange Road
Turn right onto South La Grange Road
21.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Naperville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bourbonnais.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Bourbonnais?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
New Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Naperville and 27.8 miles from Bourbonnais.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Naperville and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Bourbonnais.
Stop Ideas Near New Lenox
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Lenox.
Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Naperville
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Bourbonnais. Straight-line distance: 45.7 mi (73.54 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bourbonnais
Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 19,378 |
| Coordinates | 41.1537600, -87.8875400 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bourbonnais (-87.88754, 41.15376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
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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