How far is Naperville, IL from Creve Coeur, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Creve Coeur, IL is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (175 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
144.61 mi
02h 48m
Flight
108.72 mi
174.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.72 mi
Kilometers
174.97 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.61 mi
Kilometers
232.73 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Creve Coeur
Sat, May 30, 9:48 PM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sun, May 31, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-05-30T18:59
Arrive Creve Coeur
Sat, May 30, 9:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Rooks Creek
IL

Township in Livingston County, Illinois

From Naperville
72.3 mi
01h 24m
To Creve Coeur
72.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph ENE
Destination
59°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Creve Coeur.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Weber Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West: Peoria

    2888 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 29: Pekin, East Peoria

    1666 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rusche Street

    2573 ft · 1 min · Rusche Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Creve Coeur Avenue

    108 m · 10 sec · South Creve Coeur Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Creve Coeur Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
99.8 mi · 69%
I 74 West
28 mi · 19%
North Washington Street
5.29 mi · 4%
I 474 West
5.05 mi · 3%
Weber Road
3.85 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
108.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rooks Creek
01h 24m from Naperville
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Cloudy near Creve Coeur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Creve Coeur?

The road trip is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Rooks Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Naperville and 72.3 miles from Creve Coeur.

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

The direct path is about 108.7 miles (175 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Cloudy near Creve Coeur.

Stop Ideas Near Rooks Creek

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

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

5 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

33 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

48 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Creve Coeur. Straight-line distance: 108.72 mi (174.97 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Creve Coeur

#2 Creve Coeur

Village in Illinois, United States

Population5,109
Coordinates40.6472600, -89.5912100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Creve Coeur (-89.59121, 40.64726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.32 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.2 gal · 38.64 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.23 $38.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.38
Premium $4.65 $23.74 $47.47
Diesel $5.30 $27.05 $54.10

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Creve Coeur. The current time is 18:59:46.

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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.