How far is Naperville, IL from Carmi, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Carmi, IL is about 305.8 miles (492.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
305.75 mi
06h 21m
Flight
255.3 mi
410.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
255.3 mi
Kilometers
410.86 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.75 mi
Kilometers
492.05 km
Drive Time
06h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carmi
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Carmi
Thu, Apr 23, 10:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 1:52 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Naperville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tolono
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Naperville
153 mi
03h 10m
To Carmi
152.8 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North West Street

  26. 26

    Continue on County Road 1150

    24.3 mi · 33 min · County Road 1150

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1742 ft · 32 sec · East Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2614 ft · 44 sec · South 1st Street

  29. 29

    Continue on 575E

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 575E

  30. 30

    Continue on 700E

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 700E

  31. 31

    Continue on 725E

    4.3 mi · 6 min · 725E

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Court Street

    3 mi · 4 min · North Court Street

  33. 33

    Continue on South Cross Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · South Cross Street

  34. 34

    Continue on East Main Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
155 mi · 51%
County Road 1150
24.3 mi · 8%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 6%
North 1250th Street
13.3 mi · 4%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 4%
South Van Buren Street
11 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
255.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolono
03h 10m from Naperville
Leave By
11:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Sunny near Carmi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.8 miles (492.1 km) and usually takes 06h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tolono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153 miles from Naperville and 152.8 miles from Carmi.

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

The direct path is about 255.3 miles (410.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.69 one way or $81.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Sunny near Carmi.

Stop Ideas Near Tolono

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

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

37 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

55 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Mattoon station

57 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Carmi. Straight-line distance: 255.3 mi (410.86 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Carmi

City in Illinois

Population4,740
Coordinates38.0908800, -88.1586500
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Carmi (-88.15865, 38.09088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.79 gal
40.84 L · about $40.69
Round trip
$81.38
21.58 gal · 81.68 L
Estimated CO2
95.9 kg one way
Round trip: 191.8 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.69 $81.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.89 $91.78
Premium $4.65 $50.22 $100.43
Diesel $5.30 $57.23 $114.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Carmi. The current time is 04:07:07.

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.