How far is Naperville, IL from Lake Summerset, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Lake Summerset, IL is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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 11m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Lake Summerset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Lake Summerset.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Diehl Road
1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
2356 ft · 59 sec · Winfield Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 88 West: Aurora
2051 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
34.8 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto South Meridian Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Meridian Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Meridian Road
46 m · 9 sec · North Meridian Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Meridian Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Meridian Road
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Turn left onto Trask Bridge Road
9 mi · 12 min · Trask Bridge Road
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Continue on Center Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Center Road
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Turn left onto Freeport Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Freeport Road
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Turn right onto Best Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Best Road
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Turn left onto Lake Summerset Road
599 ft · 28 sec · Lake Summerset Road
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Turn right onto Pier Drive
1.6 km · 4 min · Pier Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pier Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Lake Summerset.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
34.8 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Naperville and Sunny near Lake Summerset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Lake Summerset?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Hillcrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Naperville and 51.8 miles from Lake Summerset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Naperville and Sunny near Lake Summerset.
Stop Ideas Near Hillcrest
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 Hillcrest.
Rockford, Illinois
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Lake Summerset. Straight-line distance: 78.66 mi (126.59 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 Summerset
Census designated place
| Population | 2,048 |
| Coordinates | 42.4544600, -89.3895600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Summerset (-89.38956, 42.45446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.76 | $27.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.52 | $31.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.99 | $33.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
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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