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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Washington Street
15 m · 5 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1972 ft · 46 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Warrenville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Warrenville Road
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Turn right onto Batavia Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Batavia Road
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on South Neltnor Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on Ingalton Avenue
2933 ft · 58 sec · Ingalton Avenue
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Continue on South Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Sutton Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 West Toll: Rockford
1921 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Randall Road
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Crystal Lake, Gilberts, Airport
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Randall Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Randall Road
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Continue on North Randall Road
2234 ft · 45 sec · North Randall Road
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Turn right onto West Acorn Lane
1346 ft · 1 min · West Acorn Lane
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Streamwood.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
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).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lake in the Hills
Village in Illinois
| Population | 28,345 |
| Coordinates | 42.1816900, -88.3303600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake in the Hills (-88.33036, 42.18169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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