How far is Naperville, IL from Malta, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Malta, IL is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.2 mi
00h 55m
Flight
38.05 mi
61.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.05 mi
Kilometers
61.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.2 mi
Kilometers
69.53 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Malta
Thu, Apr 23, 12:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Naperville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kaneville
IL

Township in Kane County, Illinois

From Naperville
21.6 mi
00h 27m
To Malta
21.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Malta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Malta.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 5 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue

    1972 ft · 46 sec · West Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Diehl Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winfield Road

    2356 ft · 59 sec · Winfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 88 West: Aurora

    2051 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    11 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    22.3 mi · 24 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward DeKalb, Annie Glidden Road

    2299 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South Annie Glidden Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Annie Glidden Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · West Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    2139 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Adams Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Adams Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Malta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
33.2 mi · 77%
West Lincoln Highway
4.58 mi · 11%
South Annie Glidden Road
1.64 mi · 4%
Mill Street
1.07 mi · 2%
West Diehl Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Winfield Road
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

22.3 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kaneville
00h 27m from Naperville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Naperville and Sunny near Malta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Malta?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Kaneville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Naperville and 21.6 miles from Malta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Naperville and Sunny near Malta.

Stop Ideas Near Kaneville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kaneville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kaneville.

RAIL

Plano

19 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

32 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

50 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

54 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Malta. Straight-line distance: 38.05 mi (61.23 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
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#2 Malta

Village in Illinois, US

Population1,161
Coordinates41.9297500, -88.8609200
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Malta (-88.86092, 41.92975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Malta. The current time is 23:07:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.