How far is Uptown, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Uptown, IL to Naperville, IL is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Uptown and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uptown and Naperville.
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Start on the route
55 m · 13 sec
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Continue on West Eastwood Avenue
155 m · 22 sec · West Eastwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Sheridan Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto West Irving Park Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Irving Park Road
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Turn left onto North Ashland Avenue
4.7 mi · 10 min · North Ashland Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Ashland Avenue
1946 ft · 49 sec · North Ashland Avenue
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Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
2205 ft · 52 sec · West Ogden Avenue
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Turn right onto West Van Buren Street
1261 ft · 37 sec · West Van Buren Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West: Eisenhower Expressway
797 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
11.7 mi · 16 min · Eisenhower Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
11.2 mi · 14 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
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Take the exit slight right
1892 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Freedom Drive
2151 ft · 57 sec · Freedom Drive
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Turn right onto East Diehl Road
1.4 km · 2 min · East Diehl Road
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · 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 Uptown 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.
Eisenhower Expressway
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
11.7 mi · 00h 16m
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 Uptown 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 Uptown to Naperville?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Bellwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Uptown and 20.5 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:28 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Uptown and Slight Chance Drizzle near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Bellwood
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 Bellwood.
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Glenview station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Uptown and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 km).
#1 Uptown
Uptown is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.9659000, -87.6526200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.61 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $7.76 | $15.53 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
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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