How far is Serena, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Serena, IL to Naperville, IL is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.53 mi
00h 58m
Flight
36.59 mi
58.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.59 mi
Kilometers
58.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.53 mi
Kilometers
63.62 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sat, May 30, 12:44 PM CDT
Return by in Serena
Sat, May 30, 1:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Serena
2026-05-30T11:46
Arrive Naperville
Sat, May 30, 12:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Serena
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
Yorkville
IL

City in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States

From Serena
19.8 mi
00h 29m
To Naperville
19.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3806th Road

    86 m · 14 sec · North 3806th Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 2288th Road

    111 m · 21 sec · East 2288th Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 38th Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · North 38th Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    21.3 mi · 31 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Continue on West Ogden Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · West Ogden Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 38th Road
16.1 mi · 41%
West Ogden Avenue
1.96 mi · 5%
East 2288th Road
0.07 mi
North 3806th Road
0.05 mi
North Washington Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21.3 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
36.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorkville
00h 29m from Serena
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Serena and Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Yorkville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Serena and 19.8 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Serena and Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Yorkville

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

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

RAIL

Plano

8 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

29 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

33 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street
RAIL

La Grange Road

52 mi away
25 West Burlington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Serena and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 36.59 mi (58.89 km).

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#1 Serena

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population1,088
Coordinates41.4861400, -88.7314600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3806th Road (-88.731459, 41.486032)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Serena and Naperville. The current time is 11:46:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.