How far is South Elgin, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from South Elgin, IL to Naperville, IL is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Elgin and Naperville.
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Start on South Center Street
12 m · 4 sec · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
608 ft · 14 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South Gilbert Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Gilbert Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stearns Road
2381 ft · 57 sec · Stearns Road
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Turn right onto Dunham Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Dunham Road
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Continue on North Kirk Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Kirk Road
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Continue on South Kirk Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Kirk Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
2011 ft · 41 sec · East State Street
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Continue on West Roosevelt Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · West Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto South Winfield Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Winfield Road
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Turn left onto Warrenville Road
3274 ft · 1 min · Warrenville Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Ogden Avenue
1972 ft · 49 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn left 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 Elgin 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.
West Roosevelt Road
Continue on West Roosevelt Road
6.08 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Elgin 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 Elgin to Naperville?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from South Elgin and 10.8 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Elgin and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near West Chicago
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Chicago.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Elgin and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 16.21 mi (26.09 km).
#1 South Elgin
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 24,646 |
| Coordinates | 41.9941900, -88.2923000 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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