How far is Sherman, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Sherman, IL to Naperville, IL is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sherman and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherman and Naperville.
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Start on Parkway Drive
853 ft · 28 sec · Parkway Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Andrew Road
740 ft · 20 sec · East Andrew Road
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Turn left onto South Sherman Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Sherman Boulevard
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Take the exit straight
21.4 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road
1556 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
71 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Weber Road
4.1 mi · 8 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 Sherman and Naperville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
107 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sherman and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sherman to Naperville?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Chenoa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Sherman and 85 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.3 miles (243.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sherman and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Chenoa
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 Chenoa.
Pontiac station
Uptown Station
Dwight station
Gilman
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 151.31 mi (243.51 km).
#1 Sherman
Village in Illinois, USA
| Population | 4,660 |
| Coordinates | 39.8936600, -89.6048200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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