How far is Naperville, IL from Du Quoin, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Du Quoin, IL is about 329 miles (529.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Du Quoin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Du Quoin.
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Start on North Washington Street
15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
186.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
1815 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1279 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 14
3.8 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 14
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Continue on State Street
12.6 mi · 19 min · State Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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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 Du Quoin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Du Quoin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Du Quoin?
The road trip is about 329 miles (529.4 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?
Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from Naperville and 164.4 miles from Du Quoin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.9 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 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 $43.78 one way or $87.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Du Quoin.
Stop Ideas Near Pesotum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pesotum.
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Mattoon station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Du Quoin. Straight-line distance: 267.09 mi (429.84 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Du Quoin
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 5,591 |
| Coordinates | 38.0114400, -89.2361900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Du Quoin (-89.23619, 38.01144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $43.78 | $87.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.38 | $98.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $54.03 | $108.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.58 | $123.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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