How far is Naperville, IL from Sycamore, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Sycamore, IL is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lee County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Sycamore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Sycamore.
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Start on North Washington Street
15 m · 5 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1972 ft · 46 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Diehl Road
1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
2356 ft · 59 sec · Winfield Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 88 West: Aurora
2051 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
19.5 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peace Road
2014 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Peace Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Peace Road
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Turn right onto DeKalb Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Cross Street
1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
2354 ft · 46 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Sycamore.
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.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
19.5 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Sycamore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Sycamore?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Willow Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Naperville and 20.6 miles from Sycamore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny near Sycamore.
Stop Ideas Near Willow Creek
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 Willow Creek.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Sycamore. Straight-line distance: 31.09 mi (50.04 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sycamore
City in Illinois
| Population | 18,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.9889200, -88.6867500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sycamore (-88.68675, 41.98892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.17 | $12.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
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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