How far is Tolono, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Tolono, IL to Naperville, IL is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.92 mi
02h 35m
Flight
124.49 mi
200.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.49 mi
Kilometers
200.34 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.92 mi
Kilometers
255.76 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Return by in Tolono
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tolono
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tolono
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
Clifton
IL

Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA

From Tolono
73.9 mi
01h 17m
To Naperville
85.1 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bourne Street

    7 m · 3 sec · North Bourne Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Holden Street

    1017 ft · 48 sec · Holden Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Long Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Long Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Monticello Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Monticello Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 North: Champaign

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2050 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Steger Road

    1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wolf Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Maple Street

    1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Cedar Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Maple Road

    1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs

    3244 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle

    23 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tolono 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 North
89.8 mi · 56%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 11%
East Ogden Avenue
5.13 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
3.78 mi · 2%
North Long Street
2.67 mi · 2%
Monticello Road
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 North

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 36m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.4 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
01h 17m from Tolono
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Tolono and Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Tolono and 85.1 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Tolono and Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

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

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

RAIL

Gilman

20 mi away
US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St.
RAIL

Kankakee

21 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Pontiac station

59 mi away
721 West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tolono and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 124.49 mi (200.34 km).

Tolono

#1 Tolono

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population3,349
Coordinates39.9861400, -88.2589400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: North Bourne Street (-88.25891, 39.986165)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.86 $47.72
Premium $4.65 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $5.30 $29.76 $59.51

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tolono and Naperville. The current time is 22:33:14.

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.