How far is Naperville, IL from Matteson, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Matteson, IL is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
41.03 mi
00h 57m
Flight
29.7 mi
47.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.7 mi
Kilometers
47.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.03 mi
Kilometers
66.03 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Matteson
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Tue, May 12, 9:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-05-12T19:11
Arrive Matteson
Tue, May 12, 8:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Lockport
IL

The most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

From Naperville
20.5 mi
00h 28m
To Matteson
20.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 43 South: Harlem Avenue

    2536 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Harlem Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Harlem Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Governors Highway

    761 ft · 18 sec · Governors Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Governors Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 47%
I 80 East
9.22 mi · 22%
East Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 12%
Lincoln Highway
4.01 mi · 10%
Harlem Avenue
2.78 mi · 7%
IL 43 South
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

19.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
29.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockport
00h 28m from Naperville
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely leaving Naperville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Lockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Naperville and 20.5 miles from Matteson.

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

The direct path is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Likely around Naperville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Matteson.

Stop Ideas Near Lockport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lockport, 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 Lockport.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

7 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

22 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

30 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

30 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Matteson. Straight-line distance: 29.7 mi (47.8 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Matteson

#2 Matteson

Village in United States of America

Population19,322
Coordinates41.5039200, -87.7131000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Matteson (-87.7131, 41.50392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Matteson. The current time is 19:11:08.

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.