How far is University Park, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from University Park, IL to Naperville, IL is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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 58m.
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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 University Park and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Park and Naperville.
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Start on the route
62 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Sandra Drive
74 m · 12 sec · Sandra Drive
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Turn right onto Burnham Drive
1619 ft · 1 min · Burnham Drive
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Turn left onto University Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · University Parkway
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Turn left onto Stuenkel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stuenkel Road
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Turn right onto South Cicero Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Cicero Avenue
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Turn left onto Sauk Trail
1 km · 1 min · Sauk Trail
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Take the ramp right toward I 57 North: Chicago
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Lincoln Highway
1569 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: Lincoln Highway
87 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Harlem Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Harlem Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 West: Joliet
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Rockford
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue
5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue
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Turn right 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 University Park 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.
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Tollway
19.2 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving University Park and Slight Chance Drizzle near Naperville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Park to Naperville?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
New Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from University Park and 25.7 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around University Park and Slight Chance Drizzle near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near New Lenox
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 New Lenox.
Joliet Transportation Center
Homewood
Naperville
Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Park and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 33.69 mi (54.22 km).
#1 University Park
Village in Will County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4429800, -87.6836000 |
| Altitude | - |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $8.02 | $16.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
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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