How far is Naperville, IL from Round Lake Heights, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Round Lake Heights, IL is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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
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City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Round Lake Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Round Lake 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
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Naperville Wheaton Road
1532 ft · 40 sec · North Naperville Wheaton Road
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Turn left onto Naperville Road
1728 ft · 39 sec · Naperville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 88 Toll East: Chicago
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue on Lake Cook Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lake Cook Road
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Continue on North Rand Road
14.3 mi · 19 min · North Rand Road
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Continue straight
1 km · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Belvidere Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · West Belvidere Road
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Turn left onto North Fairfield Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · North Fairfield Road
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Turn right onto West Lake Shore Drive
1491 ft · 53 sec · West Lake Shore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Rollins Road
52 m · 9 sec · West Rollins Road
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Turn left onto Brentwood Drive
110 m · 16 sec · Brentwood Drive
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Turn right onto Tomahawk Trail
15 m · 2 sec · Tomahawk Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tomahawk Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Round Lake 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.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Round Lake Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Round Lake Heights?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 27.3 miles from Naperville and 27.3 miles from Round Lake Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Round Lake Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Glenview station
La Grange Road
Naperville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Round Lake Heights. Straight-line distance: 41.11 mi (66.16 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Round Lake Heights
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 2,630 |
| Coordinates | 42.3800200, -88.1042500 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Round Lake Heights (-88.10425, 42.38002)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.24 | $20.47 |
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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