How far is Naperville, IL from Taylorville, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Taylorville, IL is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.12 mi
03h 48m
Flight
165.83 mi
266.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.83 mi
Kilometers
266.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.12 mi
Kilometers
307.58 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylorville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-18T03:57
Arrive Taylorville
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:24 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
Lexington
IL

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Naperville
95.6 mi
01h 54m
To Taylorville
95.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 74 East, US 51 South, US 55 Business North: Indianapolis, Decatur

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 51 Business North: Decatur, Bloomington

    1616 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Walnut Street

    22.8 mi · 29 min · North Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield, Pana

    2502 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward US 36 East, US 51 South: Decatur, Pana

    2607 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Pana

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2218 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Merge left

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Water Street

    845 ft · 11 sec · Water Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1418 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    108 m · 18 sec · East Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    63 m · 9 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
106 mi · 56%
US 51 South
26.3 mi · 14%
North Walnut Street
23.1 mi · 12%
North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 8%
I 72 West
7.5 mi · 4%
North Washington Street
5.29 mi · 3%
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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 54m from Naperville
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Naperville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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 95.6 miles from Naperville and 95.6 miles from Taylorville.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Naperville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorville.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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 Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 14.4 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 12.9 mi away

El Paso City Water Works

El Paso , IL
301 W Front St, El Paso, IL 61738
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Uptown Station

22 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

29 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

58 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

64 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Taylorville. Straight-line distance: 165.83 mi (266.88 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Taylorville

City in Christian County, Illinois

Population10,280
Coordinates39.5489400, -89.2945300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Taylorville (-89.29453, 39.54894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.53 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.06 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $4.65 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $5.30 $35.75 $71.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Naperville and Taylorville. The current time is 03:57:44.

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.