How far is Naperville, IL from Jerseyville, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Jerseyville, IL is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217 miles (349.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.11 mi
04h 54m
Flight
216.95 mi
349.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
216.95 mi
Kilometers
349.15 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.11 mi
Kilometers
418.61 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jerseyville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Jerseyville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Naperville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
McLean
IL

Village in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Naperville
130.1 mi
02h 27m
To Jerseyville
130.1 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton

    1828 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 67

    12.3 mi · 14 min · United States Route 67

  10. 10

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  15. 15

    Continue on North 5th Street

    14 mi · 16 min · North 5th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Exchange Street

    44 m · 6 sec · West Exchange Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Exchange Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
171 mi · 66%
I 72 West
37.2 mi · 14%
United States Route 67
20.4 mi · 8%
North 5th Street
14 mi · 5%
North Washington Street
5.29 mi · 2%
Weber Road
3.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
217 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
02h 27m from Naperville
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Naperville and Sunny near Jerseyville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 04h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Naperville and 130.1 miles from Jerseyville.

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

The direct path is about 217 miles (349.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Naperville and Sunny near Jerseyville.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around McLean and the surrounding midpoint area.
Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Route 66 Original Alignment- Driveable!

Atlanta , IL
865 SW Arch St, Atlanta, IL 61723, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction
City of Lincoln
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

City of Lincoln

Lincoln , IL
700 Broadway St, Lincoln, IL 62656
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to McLean.

RAIL

Lincoln

25 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

27 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

59 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway
RAIL

Springfield station

70 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Jerseyville. Straight-line distance: 216.95 mi (349.15 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Jerseyville

City in Jersey County, Illinois, United States

Population8,111
Coordinates39.1200500, -90.3284500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Jerseyville (-90.32845, 39.12005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.18 gal
34.74 L · about $34.62
Round trip
$69.24
18.36 gal · 69.48 L
Estimated CO2
81.6 kg one way
Round trip: 163.2 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.62 $69.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.04 $78.09
Premium $4.65 $42.72 $85.45
Diesel $5.30 $48.69 $97.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Jerseyville. The current time is 23:06:19.

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.