How far is Naperville, IL from Lake in the Hills, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Lake in the Hills, IL is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
37.13 mi
01h 01m
Flight
28.92 mi
46.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.92 mi
Kilometers
46.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.13 mi
Kilometers
59.75 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake in the Hills
Tue, Apr 14, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Tue, Apr 14, 9:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-14T19:18
Arrive Lake in the Hills
Tue, Apr 14, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Streamwood
IL

Village in United States of America

From Naperville
18.6 mi
00h 30m
To Lake in the Hills
18.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Lake in the Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Lake in the Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 5 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue

    1972 ft · 46 sec · West Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Warrenville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Warrenville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Batavia Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Batavia Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Illinois Route 59

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Illinois Route 59

  7. 7

    Continue on South Neltnor Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Neltnor Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59

  9. 9

    Continue on Ingalton Avenue

    2933 ft · 58 sec · Ingalton Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Sutton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Sutton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on New Sutton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Crystal Lake, Gilberts, Airport

    78 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Randall Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Randall Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Randall Road

    2234 ft · 45 sec · North Randall Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Acorn Lane

    1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Acorn Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7.25 mi · 20%
Illinois Route 59
7.15 mi · 19%
Randall Road
6.8 mi · 18%
South Neltnor Boulevard
4.09 mi · 11%
South Sutton Road
2.59 mi · 7%
New Sutton Road
2.59 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

7.25 mi · 00h 08m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Streamwood
00h 30m from Naperville
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Naperville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake in the Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Lake in the Hills?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Naperville and 18.6 miles from Lake in the Hills.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Naperville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lake in the Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Streamwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Streamwood, 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 Streamwood.

RAIL

Naperville

28 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

31 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

35 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

40 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Lake in the Hills. Straight-line distance: 28.92 mi (46.54 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Lake in the Hills

#2 Lake in the Hills

Village in Illinois

Population28,345
Coordinates42.1816900, -88.3303600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Lake in the Hills (-88.33036, 42.18169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.96 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.62 gal · 9.92 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.57 $11.14
Premium $4.65 $6.10 $12.19
Diesel $5.30 $6.95 $13.90

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Lake in the Hills. The current time is 19:18:58.

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.