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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
328.96 mi
06h 12m
Flight
267.09 mi
429.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.09 mi
Kilometers
429.84 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.96 mi
Kilometers
529.41 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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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 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Du Quoin
Sat, Apr 11, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sat, Apr 11, 1:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-11T01:01
Arrive Du Quoin
Sat, Apr 11, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 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
11:34 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
Pesotum
IL

Township in Champaign County, Illinois

From Naperville
164.5 mi
03h 06m
To Du Quoin
164.4 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

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.

  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

    186.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1815 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1279 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Illinois Route 14

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Illinois Route 14

  14. 14

    Continue on State Street

    12.6 mi · 19 min · State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
253 mi · 77%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 6%
State Street
12.6 mi · 4%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 4%
East Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.9 mi
267.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pesotum
03h 06m from Naperville
Leave By
11:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Illinois Terminal

23 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

45 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Mattoon station

49 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

59 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Du Quoin. Straight-line distance: 267.09 mi (429.84 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Du Quoin

#2 Du Quoin

City in Illinois, USA

Population5,591
Coordinates38.0114400, -89.2361900
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Du Quoin (-89.23619, 38.01144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.61 gal
43.94 L · about $43.78
Round trip
$87.56
23.22 gal · 87.88 L
Estimated CO2
103.2 kg one way
Round trip: 206.4 kg / 455 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Du Quoin. The current time is 01:01:58.

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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.