How far is Sullivan, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Sullivan, IL to Naperville, IL is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.41 mi
03h 24m
Flight
152.98 mi
246.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.98 mi
Kilometers
246.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.41 mi
Kilometers
337.01 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Sullivan
Wed, May 13, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Naperville
Wed, May 13, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lexington
IL

City in McLean County, Illinois, United States

From Sullivan
94.3 mi
01h 42m
To Naperville
115.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Harrison Street

    134 m · 21 sec · West Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Hamilton Street

    534 ft · 18 sec · North Hamilton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    22.9 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    27.5 mi · 37 min · North Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North 1450 East Road

    14.7 mi · 18 min · North 1450 East Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
108 mi · 52%
North Water Street
27.5 mi · 13%
North 1450 East Road
14.7 mi · 7%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 3%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 2%
Washington Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 51 North: Peoria, Rockford

108 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 42m from Sullivan
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sullivan and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Sullivan and 115.1 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sullivan and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lexington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Normal Town

Normal , IL
100 S Maple St, Normal, IL 61761
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

El Paso City Water Works

El Paso , IL
301 W Front St, El Paso, IL 61738
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.

RAIL

Uptown Station

22 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

29 mi away
721 West Washington St.
RAIL

Dwight station

58 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Rantoul

64 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 152.98 mi (246.19 km).

Sullivan

#1 Sullivan

City in Illinois

Population4,400
Coordinates39.5994800, -88.6078400
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: West Harrison Street (-88.607838, 39.599358)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.97 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.74
14.78 gal · 55.94 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.87 $55.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.65 $34.39 $68.79
Diesel $5.30 $39.20 $78.39

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Sullivan and Naperville. The current time is 21:33:19.

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.