How far is Naperville, IL from Colchester, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Colchester, IL is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.63 mi
04h 17m
Flight
166.69 mi
268.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.69 mi
Kilometers
268.26 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.63 mi
Kilometers
363.11 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Sun, Apr 19, 10:53 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-19T06:35
Arrive Colchester
Sun, Apr 19, 10:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hillsdale
IL

Village in Illinois

From Naperville
112.7 mi
02h 08m
To Colchester
112.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 5 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue

    1972 ft · 46 sec · West Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Diehl Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winfield Road

    2356 ft · 59 sec · Winfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 88 West: Aurora

    2051 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    11 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

    37.8 mi · 40 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    31.3 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34 West: Monmouth

    49.6 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Continue on East 1200th Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East 1200th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Lafayette Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Lafayette Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Calhoun Street

    929 ft · 27 sec · West Calhoun Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Johnson Street

    121 m · 11 sec · North Johnson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    6.2 mi · 10 min · West Jackson Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Macomb Street

    2971 ft · 50 sec · Macomb Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East North Street

    133 m · 7 sec · East North Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
80.4 mi · 36%
US 34 West
49.6 mi · 22%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
38.9 mi · 17%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
36.7 mi · 16%
I 80
7.13 mi · 3%
West Jackson Street
6.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

69.5 mi · 01h 14m

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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.9 mi
166.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillsdale
02h 08m from Naperville
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Sunny near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Hillsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Naperville and 112.9 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 166.7 miles (268.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.02 one way or $60.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hillsdale

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

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

BUS

Moline, Illinois

33 mi away
1200 River Drive
BUS

Rock Island, IL

34 mi away
3500 5th Avenue
BUS

Davenport, Iowa

35 mi away
304 West River Drive
RAIL

Kewanee

46 mi away
Loomis and North Tremont Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Colchester. Straight-line distance: 166.69 mi (268.26 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Colchester

City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States

Population1,273
Coordinates40.4264300, -90.7926300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Colchester (-90.79263, 40.42643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 363 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.96 gal
30.14 L · about $30.02
Round trip
$60.03
15.92 gal · 60.28 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.5 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.02 $60.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.85 $67.71
Premium $4.65 $37.05 $74.09
Diesel $5.30 $42.22 $84.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Colchester. The current time is 06:35:29.

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.