How far is Naperville, IL from Fulton, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Fulton, IL is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.8 miles (167 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
114.05 mi
02h 16m
Flight
103.76 mi
166.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.76 mi
Kilometers
166.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.05 mi
Kilometers
183.55 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Fulton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Flagg
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Naperville
56.9 mi
01h 08m
To Fulton
57.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.7 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Clinton, Rock Falls, Sterling

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    9 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Lincoln Way

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Way

  14. 14

    Continue on East Lincolnway

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Lincolnway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Lincoln Way

    985 ft · 24 sec · West Lincoln Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    810 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 14th Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · 14th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Waller Road

    1374 ft · 30 sec · Waller Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    6 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
80.4 mi · 71%
Lincoln Road
16.8 mi · 15%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
7.82 mi · 7%
14th Avenue
1.87 mi · 2%
East Lincoln Way
1.33 mi · 1%
Mill Street
1.07 mi · 1%
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 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
103.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flagg
01h 08m from Naperville
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Naperville and Sunny near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Flagg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Naperville and 57.2 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 103.8 miles (167 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Naperville and Sunny near Fulton.

Stop Ideas Near Flagg

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

39 mi away
783 Main Street
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

43 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Plano

56 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Princeton

63 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 103.76 mi (166.98 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Fulton

City in Illinois

Population3,285
Coordinates41.8672500, -90.1595700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Fulton (-90.15957, 41.86725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.23 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
8.04 gal · 30.46 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.10 $34.19
Premium $4.65 $18.71 $37.42
Diesel $5.30 $21.32 $42.64

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 Fulton. The current time is 23:37:29.

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.