How far is Naperville, IL from Knollwood, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Knollwood, IL is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Drizzle
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Knollwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Knollwood.
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Start on North Washington Street
15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road
1532 ft · 40 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road
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Turn left onto Naperville Road
1728 ft · 39 sec · Naperville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 294 North, I 290 West: Milwaukee, Rockford
3128 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 294 Toll North: O'Hare International Airport, Milwaukee
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
30.7 mi · 38 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 176: Rockland Road
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Rockland Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Rockland Road
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Turn left onto North Waukegan Road
2636 ft · 48 sec · North Waukegan Road
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Turn left onto Plaister Avenue
685 ft · 36 sec · Plaister Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Plaister Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Knollwood.
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.
Tri-State Tollway
Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
30.7 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Naperville and Mostly Cloudy near Knollwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Knollwood?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Schiller Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Naperville and 24.1 miles from Knollwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.83 one way or $15.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Naperville and Mostly Cloudy near Knollwood.
Stop Ideas Near Schiller Park
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 Schiller Park.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Knollwood. Straight-line distance: 37.08 mi (59.68 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Knollwood
Knollwood is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2861300, -87.8856300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knollwood (-87.88563, 42.28613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $4.61 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.21 | $22.41 |
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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