How far is Taylorville, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Taylorville, IL to Naperville, IL is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
209.53 mi
03h 15m
Flight
165.83 mi
266.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.83 mi
Kilometers
266.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.53 mi
Kilometers
337.2 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in Taylorville
Sat, Apr 18, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylorville
2026-04-18T02:30
Arrive Naperville
Sat, Apr 18, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taylorville
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 Taylorville
96 mi
01h 37m
To Naperville
113.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1207 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Park Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Water Street

    983 ft · 23 sec · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    22.5 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51 North: Bloomington

    1395 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    37.9 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

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

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylorville 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
108 mi · 52%
US 51 North
38.2 mi · 18%
Water Street
11.6 mi · 6%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 3%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 2%
East Park Street
0.94 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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 37m from Taylorville
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylorville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.5 miles (337.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 96 miles from Taylorville and 113.5 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 10:28 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylorville and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 12.2 mi away

City Hall - Town of Normal

Normal , IL
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761
Parking lot
City of Bloomington, Illinois
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

City of Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington , IL
109 E Olive St, Bloomington, IL 61701
Rating 3.6/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 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 Taylorville and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 165.83 mi (266.88 km).

Taylorville

#1 Taylorville

City in Christian County, Illinois

Population10,280
Coordinates39.5489400, -89.2945300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-89.294932, 39.548933)
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
27.99 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.74
14.78 gal · 55.98 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylorville and Naperville. The current time is 02:30:29.

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.