How far is South Chicago Heights, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from South Chicago Heights, IL to Naperville, IL is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Chicago Heights and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Chicago Heights and Naperville.
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Start on West Sauk Trail
9 m · 8 sec · West Sauk Trail
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Turn left onto Chicago Road
2 mi · 5 min · Chicago Road
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Vollmer Road
6.9 mi · 13 min · Vollmer Road
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Harlem Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue
5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
15 m · 1 sec · North 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 South Chicago Heights and Naperville.
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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Chicago Heights and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Chicago Heights to Naperville?
The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 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?
New Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from South Chicago Heights and 25.5 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Chicago Heights and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near New Lenox
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 New Lenox.
Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Naperville
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Chicago Heights and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 33.71 mi (54.25 km).
#1 South Chicago Heights
Village in United States of America
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 41.4808700, -87.6378200 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
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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