How far is Naperville, IL from Merrionette Park, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Merrionette Park, IL is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
35.17 mi
00h 50m
Flight
24.09 mi
38.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.09 mi
Kilometers
38.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.17 mi
Kilometers
56.6 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merrionette Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-19T11:01
Arrive Merrionette Park
Sun, Apr 19, 11:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 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
Western Springs
IL

Village in Illinois

From Naperville
17.6 mi
00h 25m
To Merrionette Park
17.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Merrionette Park.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road

    1532 ft · 40 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Naperville Road

    1728 ft · 39 sec · Naperville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 294 South, IL 38: Indiana

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Tri-State Tollway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Tri-State Tollway

  12. 12

    Continue on Mile-Long Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mile-Long Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Tri-State Tollway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Tri-State Tollway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 50 South, IL 83: Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Cicero Avenue, 127th Street

    1239 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 127th Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West 127th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Kedzie Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Kedzie Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    16 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tri-State Tollway
15.6 mi · 44%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
10.6 mi · 30%
West 127th Street
2.18 mi · 6%
East Ogden Avenue
1.58 mi · 4%
South Kedzie Avenue
1.5 mi · 4%
I 294 South
1.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Tri-State Tollway

Continue on Tri-State Tollway

8.51 mi · 00h 11m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
24.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western Springs
00h 25m from Naperville
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Merrionette Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Merrionette Park?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Western Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Naperville and 17.6 miles from Merrionette Park.

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

The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 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 Merrionette Park.

Stop Ideas Near Western Springs

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

3 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

8 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Naperville

21 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

23 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Merrionette Park. Straight-line distance: 24.09 mi (38.77 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Merrionette Park

#2 Merrionette Park

Village in United States of America

Population1,835
Coordinates41.6842000, -87.7003300
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Merrionette Park (-87.70033, 41.6842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Merrionette Park. The current time is 11:01:46.

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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.