How far is Naperville, IL from Warren, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Warren, IL is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Warren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Warren.
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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
34.8 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 20 West: Freeport, Rockford
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
28.9 mi · 33 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 BUS: Freeport
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight right onto South Galena Avenue
7.3 mi · 13 min · South Galena Avenue
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Turn left onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
6.6 mi · 9 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto IL 73
1 mi · 2 min · IL 73
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Continue on South Schuyler Street
1 km · 1 min · South Schuyler Street
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Turn left onto West Lena Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Lena Street
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Continue on West Galena Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · West Galena Road
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Continue on North Stagecoach Trail
4.7 mi · 8 min · North Stagecoach Trail
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Continue on South Railroad Street
2936 ft · 59 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto Burnett Avenue
91 m · 6 sec · Burnett Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
131 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Water Street
11 m · 1 sec · South Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Warren.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
34.8 mi · 00h 37m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Warren?
The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
New Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Naperville and 66.1 miles from Warren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Naperville and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Warren.
Stop Ideas Near New Milford
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 New Milford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Warren. Straight-line distance: 106.38 mi (171.21 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warren
Village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,300 |
| Coordinates | 42.4964000, -89.9895700 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warren (-89.98957, 42.4964)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
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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