How far is Naperville, IL from McHenry, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to McHenry, IL is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and McHenry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and McHenry.
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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
1.9 mi · 4 min · Mill Street
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Continue on Warrenville Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Warrenville Road
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Turn right onto Batavia Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Batavia Road
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Turn right onto Illinois Route 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on South Neltnor Boulevard
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Neltnor Boulevard
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
5.3 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on Ingalton Avenue
2933 ft · 58 sec · Ingalton Avenue
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Continue on South Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Sutton Road
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Continue on New Sutton Road
6 mi · 10 min · New Sutton Road
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Turn sharp left onto Dundee Road
1457 ft · 28 sec · Dundee Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Algonquin Road
6.9 mi · 11 min · Algonquin Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
47 m · 4 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
914 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Algonquin Bypass
10.1 mi · 16 min · Algonquin Bypass
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Turn right onto Bull Valley Road
910 ft · 17 sec · Bull Valley Road
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Continue on Charles J Miller Road
962 ft · 25 sec · Charles J Miller Road
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Turn left onto South Green Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Green Street
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Turn right
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
72 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and McHenry.
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.
Algonquin Bypass
Turn right onto Algonquin Bypass
10.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Naperville and Mostly Cloudy near McHenry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to McHenry?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Streamwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Naperville and 22.3 miles from McHenry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Naperville and Mostly Cloudy near McHenry.
Stop Ideas Near Streamwood
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 Streamwood.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and McHenry. Straight-line distance: 38.32 mi (61.67 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McHenry
City in Illinois
| Population | 27,100 |
| Coordinates | 42.3333500, -88.2667500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: McHenry (-88.26675, 42.33335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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