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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.77 mi
02h 49m
Flight
151.31 mi
243.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.31 mi
Kilometers
243.51 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.77 mi
Kilometers
273.22 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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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 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Fri, May 1, 5:24 PM CDT
Return by in Sherman
Fri, May 1, 8:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherman
2026-05-01T14:35
Arrive Naperville
Fri, May 1, 5:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherman
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
Chenoa
IL

City in Illinois

From Sherman
84.8 mi
01h 24m
To Naperville
85 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Parkway Drive

    853 ft · 28 sec · Parkway Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Andrew Road

    740 ft · 20 sec · East Andrew Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Sherman Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Sherman Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    21.4 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago

    29.4 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria

    107.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  12. 12

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
136 mi · 80%
South Sherman Boulevard
22.6 mi · 13%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 3%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 3%
Washington Street
0.47 mi
Parkway Drive
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
151.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chenoa
01h 24m from Sherman
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Pontiac station

17 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Uptown Station

34 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Dwight station

46 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Gilman

61 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherman and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 151.31 mi (243.51 km).

Sherman

#1 Sherman

Village in Illinois, USA

Population4,660
Coordinates39.8936600, -89.6048200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Parkway Drive (-89.605026, 39.893757)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.68 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.36 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherman and Naperville. The current time is 14:35:24.

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.