How far is Preston Heights, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Preston Heights, IL to Naperville, IL is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.12 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.6 mi
33.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.6 mi
Kilometers
33.16 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.12 mi
Kilometers
54.91 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM CDT
Return by in Preston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Preston Heights
2026-04-19T00:10
Arrive Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Preston Heights
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Romeoville
IL

Town

From Preston Heights
11.9 mi
00h 21m
To Naperville
22.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Preston Heights and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Preston Heights and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on Haviland Drive

    61 m · 11 sec · Haviland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Zurich Road

    82 m · 7 sec · Zurich Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Chicago Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline-Rock Island

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 7 North: Larkin Avenue

    1363 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 7 North: Larkin Avenue

    51 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Larkin Avenue

    3.2 mi · 7 min · South Larkin Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Weber Road

    10.8 mi · 20 min · Weber Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Preston Heights 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Weber Road
10.8 mi · 32%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 16%
South Larkin Avenue
3.17 mi · 9%
I 80 West
2.22 mi · 7%
South Chicago Street
1.41 mi · 4%
Washington Street
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Weber Road

Continue on Weber Road

10.8 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Romeoville
00h 21m from Preston Heights
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Preston Heights 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 Preston Heights to Naperville?

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Romeoville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Preston Heights and 22.2 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Preston Heights and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Romeoville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Romeoville, 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 Romeoville.

RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

14 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

26 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

28 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Preston Heights and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.16 km).

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#1 Preston Heights

Census designated place

Population2,575
Coordinates41.4917000, -88.0817200
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Haviland Drive (-88.081612, 41.491703)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Preston Heights and Naperville. The current time is 00:10:21.

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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.