How far is Naperville, IL from Grandwood Park, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Grandwood Park, IL is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
56.16 mi
01h 15m
Flight
42.76 mi
68.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.76 mi
Kilometers
68.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.16 mi
Kilometers
90.38 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grandwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 PM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-19T15:50
Arrive Grandwood Park
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Des Plaines
IL

The most populous city in Cook County, Illinois.

From Naperville
28.1 mi
00h 37m
To Grandwood Park
28.1 mi
00h 37m

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
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Grandwood Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road

    1532 ft · 40 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Naperville Road

    1728 ft · 39 sec · Naperville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford

    3128 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    37.5 mi · 46 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 132: Grand Avenue

    2402 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue

    995 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on IL 132: Grand Avenue

    807 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue

    88 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on IL 132 West: Grand Avenue

    1029 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Hutchins Road

    158 m · 19 sec · North Hutchins Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Woodland Terrace

    79 m · 13 sec · West Woodland Terrace

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Douglas Terrace

    2045 ft · 2 min · North Douglas Terrace

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Douglas Court

    19 m · 3 sec · Douglas Court

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Douglas Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
37.5 mi · 67%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11.6 mi · 21%
Grand Avenue
2.05 mi · 4%
East Ogden Avenue
1.58 mi · 3%
IL 132
0.61 mi · 1%
I 294 North
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

37.5 mi · 00h 46m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Plaines
00h 37m from Naperville
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Grandwood Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Grandwood Park?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Des Plaines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Naperville and 28.1 miles from Grandwood Park.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Des Plaines

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

8 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

24 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

27 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

27 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Grandwood Park. Straight-line distance: 42.76 mi (68.81 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
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#2 Grandwood Park

Census designated place

Population5,202
Coordinates42.3930800, -87.9867400
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Grandwood Park (-87.98674, 42.39308)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.5 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.93
3.96 gal · 15 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.47 $14.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.42 $16.84
Premium $4.65 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 Grandwood Park. The current time is 15:50:20.

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.