How far is Naperville, IL from Bridgeport, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Bridgeport, IL is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
275.63 mi
05h 43m
Flight
213.78 mi
344.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.78 mi
Kilometers
344.05 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.63 mi
Kilometers
443.58 km
Drive Time
05h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-17T02:16
Arrive Bridgeport
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:34 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
Thomasboro
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Naperville
137.9 mi
02h 51m
To Bridgeport
137.8 mi
02h 51m

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
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 16 East: Charleston

    1676 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Charleston Avenue East

    1.2 km · 1 min · Charleston Avenue East

  11. 11

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    6 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 16

  12. 12

    Continue on West Lincoln Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · 18th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Illinois Route 130

    1.2 km · 1 min · Illinois Route 130

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 130

    10 mi · 15 min · Route 130

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 1825 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 1825 East

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 1775 E

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road 1775 E

  18. 18

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    1945 ft · 33 sec · North Haughton Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on 1700E

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 1700E

  20. 20

    Continue on North Haughton Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · North Haughton Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 1700E

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 1700E

  22. 22

    Continue on North 1250th Street

    13.3 mi · 20 min · North 1250th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Van Buren Street

    11 mi · 15 min · South Van Buren Street

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 1100 East

    6.7 mi · 9 min · County Road 1100 East

  25. 25

    Continue on North West Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Butler Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Butler Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue

    147 m · 17 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 22 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 800E

    1.5 km · 4 min · 800E

  31. 31

    Continue on Judy Avenue

    2686 ft · 2 min · Judy Avenue

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 5th Street

    8 m · 7 sec · 5th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1250 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
155 mi · 56%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 7%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 5%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 4%
South Van Buren Street
11 mi · 4%
Route 130
9.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
05h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.8 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasboro
02h 51m from Naperville
Leave By
5:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 05h 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?

Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Naperville and 137.8 miles from Bridgeport.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.8 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 5:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.69 one way or $73.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

8 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

60 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 213.78 mi (344.05 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Bridgeport

City in Illinois, United States

Population1,677
Coordinates38.7058800, -87.7600300
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Bridgeport (-87.76003, 38.70588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.82 L · about $36.69
Round trip
$73.38
19.46 gal · 73.64 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.69 $73.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.38 $82.76
Premium $4.65 $45.28 $90.57
Diesel $5.30 $51.61 $103.22

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 Bridgeport. The current time is 02:16:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.