How far is Poplar Grove, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Poplar Grove, IL to Naperville, IL is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
69.8 mi
01h 19m
Flight
53.08 mi
85.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.08 mi
Kilometers
85.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.8 mi
Kilometers
112.34 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Wed, May 13, 8:23 PM CDT
Return by in Poplar Grove
Wed, May 13, 9:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poplar Grove
2026-05-13T19:03
Arrive Naperville
Wed, May 13, 8:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poplar Grove
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Gilberts
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Poplar Grove
33 mi
00h 39m
To Naperville
36.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Poplar Grove and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poplar Grove and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on North State Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Poplar Grove Road

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Poplar Grove Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lawrenceville Road

    1030 ft · 31 sec · Lawrenceville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Genoa Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Genoa Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2930 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

    21.8 mi · 23 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 59

    2334 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Sutton Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · New Sutton Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Sutton Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Sutton Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ingalton Avenue

    2934 ft · 55 sec · Ingalton Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59

  14. 14

    Continue on North Neltnor Boulevard

    4 mi · 7 min · North Neltnor Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Illinois Route 59

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Illinois Route 59

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Batavia Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Batavia Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warrenville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Warrenville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue

    1972 ft · 49 sec · West Ogden Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poplar Grove and Naperville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
33.7 mi · 48%
Illinois Route 59
7.19 mi · 10%
Poplar Grove Road
6.39 mi · 9%
North Neltnor Boulevard
4.04 mi · 6%
Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4%
New Sutton Road
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Jane Addams Memorial Tollway

21.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilberts
00h 39m from Poplar Grove
Leave By
3:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Poplar Grove and Partly Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poplar Grove to Naperville?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Gilberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from Poplar Grove and 36.8 miles from Naperville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Poplar Grove and Partly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Gilberts

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gilberts, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilberts.

RAIL

Naperville

41 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Glenview station

47 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

Plano

51 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

52 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poplar Grove and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 53.08 mi (85.42 km).

Poplar Grove

#1 Poplar Grove

Human settlement

Population5,075
Coordinates42.3683500, -88.8220500
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: North State Street (-88.822144, 42.368349)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Poplar Grove and Naperville. The current time is 19:03:20.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.