How far is Naperville, IL from Lake Barrington, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Lake Barrington, IL is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
41.61 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.48 mi
47.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.48 mi
Kilometers
47.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.61 mi
Kilometers
66.97 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Barrington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:40 PM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-19T15:41
Arrive Lake Barrington
Sun, Apr 19, 4:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
20.8 mi
00h 29m
To Lake Barrington
20.8 mi
00h 29m

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
51°F
Sunday

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 Lake Barrington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Lake Barrington.

  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

    4.4 mi · 5 min · North Rand Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2018 ft · 53 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 22

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 22

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Miller Road

    3142 ft · 2 min · West Miller Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Miller Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 60%
North Rand Road
4.42 mi · 11%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.27 mi · 10%
East Ogden Avenue
1.58 mi · 4%
State Route 22
1.09 mi · 3%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Itasca
00h 29m from Naperville
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Sunny near Lake Barrington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Lake Barrington?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 20.8 miles from Naperville and 20.8 miles from Lake Barrington.

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 12.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Sunny near Lake Barrington.

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 Lake Barrington. Straight-line distance: 29.48 mi (47.44 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Lake Barrington

#2 Lake Barrington

Village in the United States

Population4,840
Coordinates42.2125200, -88.1525800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Lake Barrington (-88.15258, 42.21252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.56 L · about $5.54
Round trip
$11.09
2.94 gal · 11.12 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.54 $11.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.65 $6.84 $13.68
Diesel $5.30 $7.80 $15.59

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 Lake Barrington. The current time is 15:41:10.

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.