How far is Naperville, IL from Staunton, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Staunton, IL is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
234.95 mi
04h 26m
Flight
210.24 mi
338.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.24 mi
Kilometers
338.35 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.95 mi
Kilometers
378.12 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staunton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Staunton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Naperville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Burns
IL

Township in Henry County, Illinois

From Naperville
117.5 mi
02h 13m
To Staunton
117.4 mi
02h 13m

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
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Weber Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1902 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    51.6 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Staunton

    2013 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Staunton Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staunton Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Hibbard Street

    23 m · 1 sec · North Hibbard Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Hibbard Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
223 mi · 95%
North Washington Street
5.29 mi · 2%
Weber Road
3.85 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.54 mi · 1%
Staunton Road
0.73 mi
Washington Street
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Merge slight left

106 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
02h 13m from Naperville
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Sunny near Staunton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Naperville and 117.4 miles from Staunton.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.26 one way or $62.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Burns and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Bloomington Finance Department

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.

RAIL

Uptown Station

12 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Pontiac station

61 mi away
721 West Washington St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

67 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Staunton. Straight-line distance: 210.24 mi (338.35 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Staunton

#2 Staunton

Township in Macoupin County, Illinois

Population4,919
Coordinates39.0122700, -89.7912100
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Staunton (-89.79121, 39.01227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.29 gal
31.38 L · about $31.26
Round trip
$62.52
16.58 gal · 62.76 L
Estimated CO2
73.7 kg one way
Round trip: 147.3 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.26 $62.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.26 $70.51
Premium $4.65 $38.58 $77.16
Diesel $5.30 $43.97 $87.94

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 Staunton. The current time is 04:13:12.

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.