How far is Naperville, IL from Wilmington, IL?
The driving distance from Naperville, IL to Wilmington, IL is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Naperville and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Naperville and Wilmington.
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Start on North Washington Street
5.3 mi · 12 min · North Washington Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
2580 ft · 51 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Weber Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 South: Bloomington
1902 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North River Road
1673 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 44
1704 ft · 31 sec · County Highway 44
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Continue on North River Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · North River Road
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Continue on New River Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · New River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Chicago Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Chicago Road
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
2781 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Baltimore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Naperville and Wilmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely leaving Naperville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Naperville to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Shorewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Naperville and 19 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Likely around Naperville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Shorewood
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 Shorewood.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Naperville and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 33.03 mi (53.16 km).
#1 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
Town in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 5,597 |
| Coordinates | 41.3078100, -88.1467200 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmington (-88.14672, 41.30781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.11 | $14.21 |
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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