How far is Warsaw, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Warsaw, IL to Naperville, IL is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Warsaw and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw and Naperville.
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Start on Main Street
15 m · 7 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North 6th Street
3230 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on County Highway 32
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Highway 32
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Continue on Warsaw Road
2940 ft · 1 min · Warsaw Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
36.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 34 East, IA 163 East
1447 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit right
1884 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
21.9 mi · 26 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
31.9 mi · 35 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
125 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Winfield Road
2012 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Winfield Road
936 ft · 26 sec · Winfield Road
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Turn left onto West Diehl Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Diehl Road
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1.1 mi · 2 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 Warsaw and Naperville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 88 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
125 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Naperville?
The road trip is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Green Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Warsaw and 131 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warsaw and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Green Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Warsaw and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 197.55 mi (317.93 km).
#1 Warsaw
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,456 |
| Coordinates | 40.3592100, -91.4346000 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 422 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.38 | $78.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.10 | $86.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.12 | $98.23 |
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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