How far is Naperville, IL from Metropolis, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Metropolis, IL is about 376.8 miles (606.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.7 miles (517.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 58m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Metropolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Metropolis.
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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
19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
186.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
47.2 mi · 51 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Nashville
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
35.6 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: Metropolis, Brookport, Rest Area, Welcome Center
1848 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto United States Route 45
1.6 mi · 3 min · United States Route 45
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Turn right onto East 12th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto Ferry Street
2746 ft · 1 min · Ferry Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Street
14 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Metropolis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metropolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Metropolis?
The road trip is about 376.8 miles (606.4 km) and usually takes 06h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mattoon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.5 miles from Naperville and 188.3 miles from Metropolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.7 miles (517.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.15 one way or $100.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Metropolis.
Stop Ideas Near Mattoon
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 Mattoon.
Mattoon station
Effingham
Illinois Terminal
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Metropolis. Straight-line distance: 321.74 mi (517.79 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Metropolis
Very large and significant city or urban area usually with millions of inhabitants
| Population | 5,885 |
| Coordinates | 37.1511700, -88.7320000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Metropolis (-88.732, 37.15117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 606 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $50.15 | $100.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.56 | $113.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.90 | $123.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.54 | $141.09 |
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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