How far is Naperville, IL from Round Lake Beach, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
54.48 mi
01h 15m
Flight
40.58 mi
65.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.58 mi
Kilometers
65.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.48 mi
Kilometers
87.67 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Round Lake Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 PM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Apr 16, 12:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-15T22:13
Arrive Round Lake Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 11:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Rolling Meadows
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Naperville
27.2 mi
00h 38m
To Round Lake Beach
27.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Round Lake Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Round Lake Beach.

  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

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Lake Cook Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Rand Road

    14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1 km · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Belvidere Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North Cedar Lake Road

    151 m · 10 sec · North Cedar Lake Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Nippersink Avenue

    696 ft · 23 sec · Nippersink Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Round Lake Beach.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Tollway
25.1 mi · 46%
North Rand Road
14.9 mi · 27%
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.27 mi · 8%
West Belvidere Road
3.63 mi · 7%
East Ogden Avenue
1.58 mi · 3%
North Cedar Lake Road
1.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Rand Road

Continue on North Rand Road

14.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolling Meadows
00h 38m from Naperville
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Naperville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Round Lake Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Round Lake Beach?

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Naperville and 27.2 miles from Round Lake Beach.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Naperville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Round Lake Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

17 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

36 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Round Lake Beach. Straight-line distance: 40.58 mi (65.31 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Round Lake Beach

#2 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Round Lake Beach (-88.09008, 42.37169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Round Lake Beach. The current time is 22:13:03.

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.