How far is New Lenox, IL from Sycamore, IL?
The driving distance from New Lenox, IL to Sycamore, IL is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Lenox and Sycamore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lenox and Sycamore.
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Start on the route
66 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto East Haven Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · East Haven Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cedar Road
32 m · 2 sec · North Cedar Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Cedar Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
17.9 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 Toll: Aurora, Chicago
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West: Aurora
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
16.8 mi · 20 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
19.5 mi · 21 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peace Road
2014 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Peace Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · Peace Road
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Turn right onto DeKalb Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · DeKalb Avenue
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Turn left onto Center Cross Street
1663 ft · 42 sec · Center Cross Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
2354 ft · 46 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Lenox and Sycamore.
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
19.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Lenox and Rain Showers Likely near Sycamore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Lenox to Sycamore?
The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
North Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from New Lenox and 33.4 miles from Sycamore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:38 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Lenox and Rain Showers Likely near Sycamore.
Stop Ideas Near North Aurora
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 North Aurora.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Lenox and Sycamore. Straight-line distance: 49.68 mi (79.95 km).
#1 New Lenox
Village in Illinois
| Population | 27,088 |
| Coordinates | 41.5119800, -87.9656100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sycamore
City in Illinois
| Population | 18,317 |
| Coordinates | 41.9889200, -88.6867500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sycamore (-88.68675, 41.98892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $4.71 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.32 | $12.49 | $24.98 |
| Premium | $5.87 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
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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