How far is Naperville, IL from Northville, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Northville, IL is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
42.75 mi
01h 06m
Flight
32.65 mi
52.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.65 mi
Kilometers
52.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.75 mi
Kilometers
68.8 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Northville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Northville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Big Rock
IL

Village in Kane County, Illinois, United States

From Naperville
21.4 mi
00h 33m
To Northville
21.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 5 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue

    1972 ft · 46 sec · West Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Diehl Road

    1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winfield Road

    2356 ft · 59 sec · Winfield Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 88 West: Aurora

    2051 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    11 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 56 West: Sugar Grove

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dugan Road

    637 ft · 22 sec · Dugan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Granart Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Granart Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Granart Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Granart Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Little Rock Road

    5 mi · 8 min · Little Rock Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Gage Street

    3261 ft · 1 min · South Gage Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East 2351st Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · East 2351st Road

  18. 18

    Continue on County Highway 2

    753 ft · 15 sec · County Highway 2

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway 2

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11 mi · 26%
Little Rock Road
9.56 mi · 22%
IL 56 West
6.61 mi · 15%
Granart Road
5.51 mi · 13%
East 2351st Road
4.31 mi · 10%
Mill Street
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

11 mi · 00h 13m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
32.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Rock
00h 33m from Naperville
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Northville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Big Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Naperville and 21.4 miles from Northville.

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

The direct path is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Northville.

Stop Ideas Near Big Rock

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

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

RAIL

Plano

11 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

33 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

47 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Mendota station

53 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Northville. Straight-line distance: 32.65 mi (52.54 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Northville

Township in LaSalle County, Illinois

Population6,753
Coordinates41.5633600, -88.7053500
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Northville (-88.70535, 41.56336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Northville. The current time is 01:45:39.

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.