How far is Tower Lake, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Tower Lake, IL to Naperville, IL is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tower Lake and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tower Lake and Naperville.
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Start on East Tower Drive
1308 ft · 58 sec · East Tower Drive
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Turn straight onto North Gateway Drive
93 m · 16 sec · North Gateway Drive
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Turn right onto Essex Drive
23 m · 6 sec · Essex Drive
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Turn right
6.4 mi · 10 min
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Turn slight right
87 m · 5 sec
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Continue on New Sutton Road
9 mi · 14 min · New Sutton Road
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Continue on Sutton Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Sutton Road
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Continue on Ingalton Avenue
2934 ft · 55 sec · Ingalton Avenue
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
5.4 mi · 9 min · Illinois Route 59
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Continue on North Neltnor Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · North Neltnor Boulevard
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Continue on Illinois Route 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · Illinois Route 59
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Turn left onto Batavia Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Batavia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warrenville Road
1.4 km · 2 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 Tower Lake 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.
New Sutton Road
Continue on New Sutton Road
8.98 mi · 00h 14m
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 Tower Lake 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 Tower Lake to Naperville?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Bartlett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Tower Lake and 24.7 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.66 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tower Lake and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Bartlett
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 Bartlett.
Naperville
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tower Lake and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.61 km).
#1 Tower Lake
Lake in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 1,283 |
| Coordinates | 42.2319700, -88.1520200 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
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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