How far is Naperville, IL from Loves Park, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Loves Park, IL is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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 01h 39m.
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
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Village in Illinois, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Loves Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Loves Park.
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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
21.9 mi · 24 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Riverside Boulevard
2080 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto East Riverside Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · East Riverside Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1539 ft · 35 sec · North 2nd Street
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Continue on North 2nd Street
42 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Loves Park.
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 Loves Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Loves Park?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Malta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Naperville and 42.4 miles from Loves Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 3:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Naperville and Sunny near Loves Park.
Stop Ideas Near Malta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Rockford, Illinois
Plano
Mendota station
Naperville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Loves Park. Straight-line distance: 59.55 mi (95.83 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Loves Park
City north of Rockford, Illinois
| Population | 23,382 |
| Coordinates | 42.3200200, -89.0581600 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loves Park (-89.05816, 42.32002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
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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