How far is Naperville, IL from Sidney, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Sidney, IL is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Sidney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Sidney.
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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
19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
103.7 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Market Street
1379 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Market Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto East Marketview Drive
1336 ft · 40 sec · East Marketview Drive
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Turn left onto North Neil Street
1475 ft · 42 sec · North Neil Street
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Take the ramp left
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saint Joseph
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
3241 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sherman Street
970 ft · 20 sec · East Sherman Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1224 ft · 25 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on Water Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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Continue on County Road 12
3 mi · 5 min · County Road 12
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 12
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 12
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
3191 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South David Street
102 m · 15 sec · South David Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South David Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Sidney.
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 57 South
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Sidney?
The road trip is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Naperville and 81.8 miles from Sidney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sidney.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
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 Clifton.
Gilman
Kankakee
Dwight station
Pontiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Sidney. Straight-line distance: 121.72 mi (195.89 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sidney
Village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,172 |
| Coordinates | 40.0250300, -88.0733700 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sidney (-88.07337, 40.02503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.54 | $49.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.85 | $53.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.60 | $61.21 |
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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