How far is Naperville, IL from Near South Side, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Near South Side, IL is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.44 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.35 mi
44.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.35 mi
Kilometers
44.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.44 mi
Kilometers
50.59 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Near South Side
Fri, Nov 6, 12:50 PM CST
Return by in Naperville
Fri, Nov 6, 1:37 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-11-06T12:04
Arrive Near South Side
Fri, Nov 6, 12:50 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Naperville
9:30 PM CST
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
Hillside
IL

Village in United States of America

From Naperville
15.7 mi
00h 23m
To Near South Side
15.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Drizzle

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
50°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Near South Side.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Near South Side.

  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

    6 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

    13.2 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road

    616 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East, I 94 East: Indiana

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 18th Street

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South Union Avenue

    63 m · 13 sec · South Union Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 18th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 18th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East 18th Street

    921 ft · 27 sec · East 18th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Michigan Avenue

    875 ft · 21 sec · South Michigan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Cullerton Street

    69 m · 12 sec · East Cullerton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    136 m · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Near South Side.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 42%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
12.9 mi · 41%
East Ogden Avenue
1.58 mi · 5%
West 18th Street
0.9 mi · 3%
Dan Ryan Expressway
0.75 mi · 2%
I 88 Toll East
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Expressway

Merge slight right onto Eisenhower Expressway

13.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hillside
00h 23m from Naperville
Leave By
4:58 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Drizzle leaving Naperville and Partly Sunny near Near South Side.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Near South Side?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Naperville and 15.8 miles from Near South Side.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle around Naperville and Partly Sunny near Near South Side.

Stop Ideas Near Hillside

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

7 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Chicago Union Station

22 mi away
225 South Canal Street
RAIL

Glenview station

23 mi away
1116 Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Near South Side. Straight-line distance: 27.35 mi (44.01 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
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#2 Near South Side

Near South Side is a place in Illinois, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.8567000, -87.6247700
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Near South Side (-87.62477, 41.8567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.23
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.61 $5.11 $10.23
Mid-grade $5.24 $5.82 $11.63
Premium $5.79 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $6.59 $7.32 $14.63

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Near South Side. The current time is 12:04:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.