How far is Naperville, IL from Sullivan, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Sullivan, IL is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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.
City in McLean County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Sullivan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Sullivan.
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Start on North Washington Street
5.3 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
105.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington
1616 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road
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Continue on North Walnut Street
23.2 mi · 30 min · North Walnut Street
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Eldorado Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Eldorado Street
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Turn slight right
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Continue on South Mount Zion Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Mount Zion Road
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Continue on North State Route 121
20.9 mi · 30 min · North State Route 121
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Turn right onto North Hamilton Street
534 ft · 16 sec · North Hamilton Street
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Turn left onto West Harrison Street
134 m · 19 sec · West Harrison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Harrison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Sullivan.
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 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.
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 then Rain Likely leaving Naperville and Chance Rain Showers near Sullivan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Sullivan?
The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Naperville and 94.1 miles from Sullivan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.2 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.04 one way or $50.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Likely around Naperville and Chance Rain Showers near Sullivan.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.
Uptown Station
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Dwight station
Rantoul
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 152.98 mi (246.19 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sullivan
City in Illinois
| Population | 4,400 |
| Coordinates | 39.5994800, -88.6078400 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sullivan (-88.60784, 39.59948)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.90 | $61.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
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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