How far is Naperville, IL from Herscher, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Herscher, IL is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Herscher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Herscher.
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Start on North Washington Street
5.3 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 113: Coal City, Kankakee
1649 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto West Coal City Road
1602 ft · 33 sec · West Coal City Road
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Turn right onto North Division Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Division Street
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Turn right onto North Front Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Front Street
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Turn slight left onto Kankakee Street
2497 ft · 2 min · Kankakee Street
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Continue on South Kankakee Road
2 mi · 3 min · South Kankakee Road
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Continue on N 19000W Road
6 mi · 8 min · N 19000W Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Route 17
7.5 mi · 11 min · West Route 17
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Turn right onto South 12000 West Road
3.9 mi · 9 min · South 12000 West Road
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Continue on Park Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Park Road
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Turn right onto East Kankakee Avenue
824 ft · 36 sec · East Kankakee Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kankakee Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Herscher.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
27.3 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Herscher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Herscher?
The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Naperville and 31.3 miles from Herscher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Herscher.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilmington.
Joliet Transportation Center
Kankakee
Dwight station
Homewood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Herscher. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.02 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Herscher
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.0492000, -88.0978300 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Herscher (-88.09783, 41.0492)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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