How far is Naperville, IL from Oswego, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Oswego, IL is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Illinois.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Oswego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Oswego.
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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
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
10.2 mi · 19 min · West Ogden Avenue
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Chicago Road
3057 ft · 1 min · Chicago Road
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Continue on Madison Street
128 m · 12 sec · Madison Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison Street
90 m · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
16 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Oswego.
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.
West Ogden Avenue
Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
10.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Oswego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Oswego?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Naperville and 6.8 miles from Oswego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Oswego.
Stop Ideas Near Aurora
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 Aurora.
Naperville
Plano
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Oswego. Straight-line distance: 12.71 mi (20.45 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oswego
City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
| Population | 36,696 |
| Coordinates | 41.6828100, -88.3514600 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oswego (-88.35146, 41.68281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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