How far is Round Lake Beach, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Round Lake Beach, IL to Naperville, IL is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
61.78 mi
01h 09m
Flight
40.58 mi
65.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.58 mi
Kilometers
65.31 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.78 mi
Kilometers
99.42 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:51 PM CDT
Return by in Round Lake Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Round Lake Beach
2026-04-15T20:42
Arrive Naperville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Round Lake Beach
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
Rolling Meadows
IL

City in Cook County, Illinois, United States

From Round Lake Beach
26.7 mi
00h 34m
To Naperville
35 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Round Lake Beach and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Round Lake Beach and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Cedar Lake Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nippersink Avenue

    696 ft · 19 sec · Nippersink Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Cedar Lake Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cedar Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Belvidere Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · West Belvidere Road

  6. 6

    Turn left

    720 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    575 ft · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward IL 53 South

    1668 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road

    7 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet

    12.8 mi · 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Lisle

    47 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Ogden Avenue

    5 mi · 10 min · East Ogden Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Round Lake Beach 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Belvidere Road
20.8 mi · 34%
I 355 South Tollway
12.8 mi · 21%
I 290 East
7 mi · 11%
East Ogden Avenue
5 mi · 8%
IL 53 South
4.67 mi · 8%
North Cedar Lake Road
1.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Belvidere Road

Continue straight

14.3 mi · 00h 21m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolling Meadows
00h 34m from Round Lake Beach
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Round Lake Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Round Lake Beach to Naperville?

The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.4 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Rolling Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Round Lake Beach and 35 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Round Lake Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Rolling Meadows

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

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

RAIL

Glenview station

17 mi away
1116 Depot St.
RAIL

La Grange Road

32 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

36 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

36 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Round Lake Beach and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 40.58 mi (65.31 km).

Round Lake Beach

#1 Round Lake Beach

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population26,919
Coordinates42.3716900, -88.0900800
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.09011, 42.37173)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.25 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.36 gal · 16.5 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.27 $18.54
Premium $4.65 $10.15 $20.29
Diesel $5.30 $11.56 $23.13

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Round Lake Beach and Naperville. The current time is 20:42:04.

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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.