How far is Naperville, IL from Lower West Side, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Lower West Side, IL is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Lower West Side.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Lower West Side.
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Start on North Washington Street
15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road
1532 ft · 40 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road
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Turn left onto Naperville Road
1728 ft · 39 sec · Naperville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6.9 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
12 mi · 16 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Paulina Street, Ashland Avenue
792 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto West Congress Parkway
847 ft · 29 sec · West Congress Parkway
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Turn right onto South Ashland Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Ashland Avenue
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Turn left onto West 21st Street
42 m · 6 sec · West 21st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 21st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Lower West Side.
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.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway
12 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Clear near Lower West Side.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Lower West Side?
The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Naperville and 14.7 miles from Lower West Side.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Clear near Lower West Side.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
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 Hillside.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Lower West Side. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.63 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lower West Side
Lower West Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.8542000, -87.6656100 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lower West Side (-87.66561, 41.8542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.50 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Premium | $5.68 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| Diesel | $6.52 | $6.72 | $13.43 |
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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