How far is Naperville, IL from Pontiac, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Pontiac, IL is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Pontiac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Pontiac.
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Start on North Washington Street
5.3 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
62.3 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 23: Pontiac, Streator
1740 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on IL 23: Pontiac, Streator
34 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto North 1500 East Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · North 1500 East Road
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Turn right onto Old Route 66
2126 ft · 48 sec · Old Route 66
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Turn left onto West Howard Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Howard Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
95 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Street
92 m · 15 sec · West Madison Street
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Turn right onto North Mill Street
62 m · 4 sec · North Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Pontiac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
62.3 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Naperville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Pontiac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Pontiac?
The road trip is about 76.3 miles (122.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Diamond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Naperville and 38.2 miles from Pontiac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Naperville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Pontiac.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond
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 Diamond.
Dwight station
Joliet Transportation Center
Kankakee
Plano
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Pontiac. Straight-line distance: 67.35 mi (108.39 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pontiac
Pontiac is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8808700, -88.6297800 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pontiac (-88.62978, 40.88087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $4.69 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.33 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Premium | $5.88 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $17.69 | $35.39 |
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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