How far is Naperville, IL from Lake of the Woods, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Lake of the Woods, IL is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Lake of the Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Lake of the Woods.
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Start on North Washington Street
5.3 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 47: Morris, Dwight
1652 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Union Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Union Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
22.1 mi · 35 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Center Street
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Continue on North 2700 East Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · North 2700 East Road
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Continue on North 2750 East Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North 2750 East Road
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Continue on North 2775 East Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · North 2775 East Road
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Continue on North 2790 East Road
2355 ft · 37 sec · North 2790 East Road
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Continue on North 385 East Road
2078 ft · 32 sec · North 385 East Road
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Continue on North 390 East Road
10.8 mi · 16 min · North 390 East Road
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Sangamon Avenue
2297 ft · 47 sec · South Sangamon Avenue
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Continue on North 450E Road
117 m · 7 sec · North 450E Road
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Continue on North 450 East Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North 450 East Road
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Continue on County Road 450 East
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 450 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
7.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 400 East
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Continue on County Road 350 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · County Road 350 East
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Continue on County Road 400 East
1157 ft · 28 sec · County Road 400 East
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Continue on North Lombard Street
2649 ft · 1 min · North Lombard Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Oak Street
2380 ft · 56 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Lake of the Woods Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Lake of the Woods Road
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Turn right
92 m · 24 sec
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Turn left
42 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Lake of the Woods.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake of the Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Lake of the Woods?
The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Emington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Naperville and 60.5 miles from Lake of the Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake of the Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Emington
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 Emington.
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Gilman
Kankakee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Lake of the Woods. Straight-line distance: 109.74 mi (176.61 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 of the Woods
Census designated place in Illinois, United States
| Population | 2,912 |
| Coordinates | 40.2064200, -88.3686700 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake of the Woods (-88.36867, 40.20642)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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