How far is Naperville, IL from Saline, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Saline, IL is about 347.2 miles (558.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
347.25 mi
06h 46m
Flight
287.56 mi
462.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.56 mi
Kilometers
462.79 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.25 mi
Kilometers
558.84 km
Drive Time
06h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saline
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 PM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-23T07:03
Arrive Saline
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:47 PM to 2:17 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Naperville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arcola
IL

Township in Douglas County, Illinois

From Naperville
173.7 mi
03h 23m
To Saline
173.5 mi
03h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Saline.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Saline.

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    186.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    37.4 mi · 40 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on IL 13: Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale

    2421 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1102 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto West Deyoung Street

    7.8 mi · 11 min · West Deyoung Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Crab Orchard Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Crab Orchard Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Saraville Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · Saraville Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Stonefort Road

    5.1 mi · 12 min · Stonefort Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Will Scarlet Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Will Scarlet Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Peabody Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Peabody Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Peabody Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Saline.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
253 mi · 73%
Ken Gray Expressway
37.4 mi · 11%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 6%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 3%
West Deyoung Street
7.78 mi · 2%
Stonefort Road
5.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

187 mi · 03h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.6 mi
287.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcola
03h 23m from Naperville
Leave By
10:26 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Sunny near Saline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Saline?

The road trip is about 347.2 miles (558.8 km) and usually takes 06h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Arcola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.7 miles from Naperville and 173.5 miles from Saline.

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

The direct path is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.19 one way or $92.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Sunny near Saline.

Stop Ideas Near Arcola

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

23 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

48 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

66 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

71 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Saline. Straight-line distance: 287.56 mi (462.79 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saline

This southern Illinois community, with a population of approximately 23,182, is situated at an elevation of 400 feet in Saline County.

Population23,182
Coordinates37.6453300, -88.6958900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Saline (-88.69589, 37.64533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 559 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.25 gal
46.38 L · about $46.19
Round trip
$92.39
24.5 gal · 92.76 L
Estimated CO2
108.9 kg one way
Round trip: 217.7 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.19 $92.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.10 $104.20
Premium $4.65 $57.01 $114.02
Diesel $5.30 $64.97 $129.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Saline. The current time is 07:03:51.

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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.