How far is Naperville, IL from Hawthorn Woods, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Hawthorn Woods, IL is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
39.12 mi
00h 55m
Flight
30.2 mi
48.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.2 mi
Kilometers
48.61 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.12 mi
Kilometers
62.95 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorn Woods
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-19T16:04
Arrive Hawthorn Woods
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Itasca
IL

Village in Illinois, U.

From Naperville
19.6 mi
00h 28m
To Hawthorn Woods
19.6 mi
00h 28m

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
50°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 Hawthorn Woods.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Hawthorn Woods.

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Rand Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Rand Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Quentin Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Quentin Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old McHenry Road

    2277 ft · 58 sec · Old McHenry Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Circle Drive

    52 m · 6 sec · Circle Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Circle Drive

    42 m · 5 sec · Circle Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Circle Drive

    48 m · 7 sec · Circle Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right

    32 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 64%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.27 mi · 11%
Quentin Road
3.67 mi · 9%
East Ogden Avenue
1.58 mi · 4%
North Rand Road
1.51 mi · 4%
Lake Cook Road
0.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

10.6 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 28m from Naperville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Hawthorn Woods.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Hawthorn Woods?

The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Itasca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Naperville and 19.6 miles from Hawthorn Woods.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Hawthorn Woods.

Stop Ideas Near Itasca

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

20 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

21 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

25 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

26 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Hawthorn Woods. Straight-line distance: 30.2 mi (48.61 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Hawthorn Woods

#2 Hawthorn Woods

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population8,782
Coordinates42.2169700, -88.0495200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Hawthorn Woods (-88.04952, 42.21697)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.22 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.44 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Hawthorn Woods. The current time is 16:04:34.

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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.