How far is Naperville, IL from Palos Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Palos Heights, IL is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Connecticut
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Palos Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Palos Heights.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward 75th Street
2294 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto 75th Street
4.7 mi · 9 min · 75th Street
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Turn right onto Kingery Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on Kingery Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Kingery Highway
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Continue on IL 83
1.6 km · 2 min · IL 83
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Continue on Archer Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Archer Avenue
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Turn left onto Calumet Sag Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Calumet Sag Road
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Continue on West College Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · West College Drive
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
2669 ft · 1 min · Harlem Avenue
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Turn left onto West 123rd Street
25 m · 11 sec · West 123rd Street
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Turn left
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Palos Heights.
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.
Calumet Sag Road
Turn left onto Calumet Sag Road
6.21 mi · 00h 09m
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 Palos Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Palos Heights?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Naperville and 13 miles from Palos Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Palos Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Darien
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 Darien.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Palos Heights. Straight-line distance: 19.84 mi (31.93 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Palos Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 12,375 |
| Coordinates | 41.6680900, -87.7964400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palos Heights (-87.79644, 41.66809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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