How far is Near North Side, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Near North Side, IL to Naperville, IL is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Near North Side and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Near North Side and Naperville.
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Start on North Wells Street
3083 ft · 1 min · North Wells Street
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Turn right onto West Grand Avenue
2819 ft · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto North Desplaines Street
2019 ft · 56 sec · North Desplaines Street
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Turn right onto West Lake Street
138 m · 11 sec · West Lake Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 90 East, I 94 East
740 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight right onto Kennedy Expressway
679 ft · 13 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290: Ida Bell Wells, Taylor Street, Roosevelt Road, Adams Street, Jackson Boulevard
98 m · 8 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kennedy Expressway
154 m · 12 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Kennedy Expressway
528 ft · 13 sec · Kennedy Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Aurora
1643 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 18 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11.2 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1892 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Freedom Drive
2151 ft · 57 sec · Freedom Drive
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Turn right onto East Diehl Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Diehl Road
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Near North Side and Naperville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
13.2 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Drizzle leaving Near North Side and Slight Chance Drizzle near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Near North Side to Naperville?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Near North Side and 16.6 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Drizzle around Near North Side and Slight Chance Drizzle near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
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 Hillside.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Near North Side and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 27.55 mi (44.33 km).
#1 Near North Side
Near North Side is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9000300, -87.6345000 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Naperville
The second most populous city in Illinois.
| Population | 147,986 |
| Coordinates | 41.7858600, -88.1472900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.61 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $6.61 | $13.21 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $7.51 | $15.03 |
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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