How far is Naperville, IL from Tolono, IL?

The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Tolono, IL is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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
158.29 mi
03h 04m
Flight
124.49 mi
200.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.49 mi
Kilometers
200.34 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.29 mi
Kilometers
254.74 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tolono
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Return by in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Naperville
2026-04-23T00:20
Arrive Tolono
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 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
10:52 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
Chebanse
IL

Village in United States of America

From Naperville
79.2 mi
01h 32m
To Tolono
79.1 mi
01h 32m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    115.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Tolono, Monticello

    1814 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Monticello Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Holden Street

    1017 ft · 52 sec · West Holden Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Bourne Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Bourne Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bourne Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
117 mi · 74%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 12%
I 80 East
11.9 mi · 7%
East Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 3%
Monticello Road
2.67 mi · 2%
I 355 Toll South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 05m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chebanse
01h 32m from Naperville
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Naperville and Sunny near Tolono.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Chebanse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Naperville and 79.1 miles from Tolono.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chebanse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chebanse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Kankakee

13 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Gilman

28 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

60 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Tolono. Straight-line distance: 124.49 mi (200.34 km).

Naperville

#1 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

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

#2 Tolono

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,349
Coordinates39.9861400, -88.2589400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Naperville (-88.14729, 41.78586)
End: Tolono (-88.25894, 39.98614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.14 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
11.16 gal · 42.28 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.65 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.30 $29.60 $59.19

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 Tolono. The current time is 00:20:53.

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.