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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Halfway Point
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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.
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Start on Haviland Drive
61 m · 11 sec · Haviland Drive
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Turn right onto Zurich Road
82 m · 7 sec · Zurich Road
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Turn left onto South Chicago Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Chicago Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Moline-Rock Island
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 7 North: Larkin Avenue
1363 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 7 North: Larkin Avenue
51 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Larkin Avenue
3.2 mi · 7 min · South Larkin Avenue
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Continue on Weber Road
10.8 mi · 20 min · Weber Road
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Continue on Washington Street
2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
5.3 mi · 12 min · South 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 Preston Heights 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Romeoville.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Preston Heights and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.16 km).
#1 Preston Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 2,575 |
| Coordinates | 41.4917000, -88.0817200 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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