How far is Naperville, IL from Manhattan, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Manhattan, IL is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Historic village in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Manhattan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Manhattan.
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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
5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
17.9 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Southwest Highway
2125 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Maple Road
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Turn left onto Gougar Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Gougar Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Laraway Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Laraway Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Hill Road
2519 ft · 1 min · Cherry Hill Road
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Turn left onto Manhattan Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Manhattan Road
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Continue on West North Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West North Street
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Continue on South State Street
901 ft · 23 sec · South State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Manhattan.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
17.9 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Manhattan?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Lemont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Naperville and 17.5 miles from Manhattan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Manhattan.
Stop Ideas Near Lemont
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 Lemont.
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Manhattan. Straight-line distance: 26.45 mi (42.57 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Manhattan
Village in Illinois
| Population | 8,798 |
| Coordinates | 41.4225300, -87.9858900 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manhattan (-87.98589, 41.42253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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