How far is Naperville, IL from Granville, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Granville, IL is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
86.28 mi
01h 50m
Flight
66.61 mi
107.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.61 mi
Kilometers
107.2 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.28 mi
Kilometers
138.85 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-18T22:39
Arrive Granville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Nettle Creek
IL

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

From Naperville
43.1 mi
00h 55m
To Granville
43.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Iowa

    1.3 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Normal, Bloomington

    2489 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 71: Hennepin, Oglesby

    1659 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Columbia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Columbia Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · East 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McCoy Street

    1318 ft · 38 sec · McCoy Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Harrison Court

    41 m · 6 sec · Harrison Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Court

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
48 mi · 56%
I 55 South
12.8 mi · 15%
I 39 South
7.53 mi · 9%
East 4th Street
5.66 mi · 7%
North Washington Street
5.29 mi · 6%
Weber Road
3.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nettle Creek
00h 55m from Naperville
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Naperville and Rain Showers near Granville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Nettle Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Naperville and 43.2 miles from Granville.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Naperville and Rain Showers near Granville.

Stop Ideas Near Nettle Creek

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

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

RAIL

Plano

25 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

41 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

43 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Mendota station

46 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Granville. Straight-line distance: 66.61 mi (107.2 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 Granville

Human settlement in Putnam County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,298
Coordinates41.2611500, -89.2275900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Granville (-89.22759, 41.26115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.52 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 23.04 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.93 $25.86
Premium $4.65 $14.15 $28.30
Diesel $5.30 $16.12 $32.25

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 Granville. The current time is 22:39:06.

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.