How far is Richwoods, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Richwoods, IL to Naperville, IL is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
263.26 mi
04h 36m
Flight
197.86 mi
318.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.86 mi
Kilometers
318.42 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.26 mi
Kilometers
423.68 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Return by in Richwoods
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richwoods
2026-04-22T23:23
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richwoods
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Thomasboro
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Richwoods
129.7 mi
02h 18m
To Naperville
133.6 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richwoods and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on East 700th Avenue

    48 m · 12 sec · East 700th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 2100th Street

    1109 ft · 51 sec · North 2100th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 675th Avenue

    1.1 km · 3 min · East 675th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 720th Avenue

    3094 ft · 2 min · East 720th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 2000th Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · North 2000th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 700th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 5 min · East 700th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 1850E

    3.5 mi · 6 min · 1850E

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Franklin Street

    2974 ft · 60 sec · East Franklin Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Washington Street

    1242 ft · 25 sec · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East 1050th Ave

    5.3 mi · 9 min · East 1050th Ave

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    6.9 mi · 10 min · East 1050th Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on W Main St

    1 km · 57 sec · W Main St

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    2637 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East 1050th Avenue

    12.1 mi · 18 min · East 1050th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    34.1 mi · 51 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Illinois Route 16

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 16

  19. 19

    Continue on Charleston Avenue East

    2035 ft · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue East

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    2575 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    128.3 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle

    23 m · 4 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
38 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
129 mi · 49%
East 1050th Avenue
19 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 7%
East 1050th Ave
5.32 mi · 2%
Illinois Route 16
5.3 mi · 2%
East Ogden Avenue
5.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thomasboro
02h 18m from Richwoods
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Richwoods and Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richwoods to Naperville?

The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km) and usually takes 04h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thomasboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Richwoods and 133.6 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.03 one way or $70.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Richwoods and Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Thomasboro

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

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

RAIL

Rantoul

8 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

15 mi away
45 East University Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

49 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Gilman

60 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richwoods and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 197.86 mi (318.42 km).

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#1 Richwoods

Unincorporated community in Illinois

Population5,724
Coordinates38.9581000, -87.5541900
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: East 700th Avenue (-87.554192, 38.957971)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.17 L · about $35.03
Round trip
$70.07
18.58 gal · 70.34 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.03 $70.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.51 $79.02
Premium $4.65 $43.24 $86.47
Diesel $5.30 $49.27 $98.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Richwoods and Naperville. The current time is 23:23:51.

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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.