How far is North Center, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from North Center, IL to Naperville, IL is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Center and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Center and Naperville.
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Start on the route
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Irving Park Road
44 m · 7 sec · West Irving Park Road
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Turn right onto North Lincoln Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Ashland Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Ashland Avenue
1946 ft · 49 sec · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
2205 ft · 52 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
1261 ft · 37 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West: Eisenhower Expressway
797 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
11.7 mi · 16 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 North Center 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
11.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 North Center and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Center to Naperville?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Bellwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from North Center and 18.3 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Center and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Bellwood
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 Bellwood.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Center and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 26.75 mi (43.05 km).
#1 North Center
North Center is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9539200, -87.6789500 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $7.18 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $8.17 | $16.35 |
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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