How far is Naperville, IL from West Frankfort, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to West Frankfort, IL is about 317.5 miles (511 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Champaign County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and West Frankfort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and West Frankfort.
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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
19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Indiana
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 South: Memphis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
186.7 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
27.1 mi · 29 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 149: West Frankfort, Zeigler
1422 ft · 35 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street
1001 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and West Frankfort.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 57 South
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely leaving Naperville and Sunny near West Frankfort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to West Frankfort?
The road trip is about 317.5 miles (511 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
Pesotum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Naperville and 158.6 miles from West Frankfort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.8 miles (437.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 5:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.24 one way or $84.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Likely around Naperville and Sunny near West Frankfort.
Stop Ideas Near Pesotum
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 Pesotum.
Illinois Terminal
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Mattoon station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and West Frankfort. Straight-line distance: 271.84 mi (437.48 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Frankfort
City in Illinois, USA
| Population | 7,733 |
| Coordinates | 37.8978300, -88.9314600 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Frankfort (-88.93146, 37.89783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $42.24 | $84.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.63 | $95.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.12 | $104.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.40 | $118.81 |
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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