How far is Naperville, IL from Summit, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Summit, IL is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Summit.
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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
2944 ft · 42 sec · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Maple Avenue
2130 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on 55th Street
9.1 mi · 18 min · 55th Street
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Continue on Joliet Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Joliet Road
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Turn right onto IL 71 South
1323 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto South Archer Avenue
1170 ft · 29 sec · South Archer Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Archer Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Summit.
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.
55th Street
Continue on 55th Street
9.13 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain leaving Naperville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain near Summit.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Summit?
The road trip is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Naperville and 9.8 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain around Naperville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain near Summit.
Stop Ideas Near Westmont
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 Westmont.
La Grange Road
Summit
Naperville
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Summit. Straight-line distance: 17.36 mi (27.94 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Summit
Summit is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7880900, -87.8103300 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-87.81033, 41.78809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.48 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.09 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| Premium | $5.65 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
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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