How far is Naperville, IL from Homewood, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Homewood, IL is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
40.86 mi
00h 56m
Flight
29.45 mi
47.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.45 mi
Kilometers
47.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.76 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Homewood
Sat, May 16, 1:01 PM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sat, May 16, 1:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-05-16T12:04
Arrive Homewood
Sat, May 16, 1:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
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
Indian Head Park
IL

Village in United States of America

From Naperville
20.4 mi
00h 28m
To Homewood
20.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    15.1 mi · 19 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Hazel Crest, Homewood

    1168 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    1676 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Dixie Highway

    1387 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dixie Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    562 ft · 20 sec · Dixie Highway

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dixie Highway

    2535 ft · 2 min · Dixie Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 183rd Street

    20 m · 2 sec · 183rd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 183rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
23.1 mi · 57%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
10.6 mi · 26%
Dixie Highway
1.76 mi · 4%
East Ogden Avenue
1.58 mi · 4%
I 294 South
1.34 mi · 3%
Mile-Long Bridge
0.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

15.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian Head Park
00h 28m from Naperville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Naperville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Homewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Indian Head Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Naperville and 20.4 miles from Homewood.

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

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Naperville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Homewood.

Stop Ideas Near Indian Head Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian Head Park, 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 Indian Head Park.

RAIL

La Grange Road

6 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

20 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

25 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Homewood. Straight-line distance: 29.45 mi (47.4 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Homewood

Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Population18,475
Coordinates41.5572600, -87.6656000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Homewood (-87.6656, 41.55726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.44 gal
5.46 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.86
2.88 gal · 10.92 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.43 $10.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $4.65 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $5.30 $7.64 $15.28

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Homewood. The current time is 12:04:50.

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.