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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.74 mi
01h 24m
Flight
45.7 mi
73.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.7 mi
Kilometers
73.54 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.74 mi
Kilometers
89.71 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourbonnais
Fri, Apr 17, 7:10 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-17T05:46
Arrive Bourbonnais
Fri, Apr 17, 7:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
New Lenox
IL

Village in Illinois

From Naperville
27.9 mi
00h 42m
To Bourbonnais
27.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway

    2301 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maple Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway

    132 m · 7 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1481 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · East Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 59 sec · West Steger Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South La Grange Road

    21.6 mi · 31 min · South La Grange Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Marsile Street

    1263 ft · 25 sec · East Marsile Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street Northwest

    1150 ft · 29 sec · Main Street Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Olde Oak Drive

    1957 ft · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South La Grange Road
21.6 mi · 39%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
17.9 mi · 32%
East Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 9%
East Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 7%
North Cedar Road
2.38 mi · 4%
Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
45.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lenox
00h 42m from Naperville
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

10 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Homewood

25 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
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Naperville

33 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

34 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Bourbonnais. Straight-line distance: 45.7 mi (73.54 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Bourbonnais

#2 Bourbonnais

Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America

Population19,378
Coordinates41.1537600, -87.8875400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Bourbonnais (-87.88754, 41.15376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Bourbonnais. The current time is 05:46:02.

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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.