How far is Washburn, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Washburn, IL to Naperville, IL is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
101.95 mi
02h 00m
Flight
84.3 mi
135.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.3 mi
Kilometers
135.66 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.95 mi
Kilometers
164.08 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:28 AM CDT
Return by in Washburn
Fri, Apr 17, 11:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washburn
2026-04-17T07:27
Arrive Naperville
Fri, Apr 17, 9:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washburn
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
Ottawa
IL

City in Illinois, United States

From Washburn
56.4 mi
01h 00m
To Naperville
45.5 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
79°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Jefferson Street

    1857 ft · 37 sec · North Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East State Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on 2160 E Rd

    3 mi · 5 min · 2160 E Rd

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 700 North Road

    9.2 mi · 14 min · 700 North Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.2 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Chicago

    1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago

    1892 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Weber Road

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    71 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Weber Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Weber Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    2489 ft · 56 sec · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Washington Street

    5.3 mi · 12 min · South Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washburn 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 East
47.9 mi · 47%
700 North Road
32.8 mi · 32%
I 55 North
13.2 mi · 13%
East State Street
5.41 mi · 5%
South Washington Street
5.33 mi · 5%
Weber Road
4.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 East

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 51m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa
01h 00m from Washburn
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Washburn and 45.5 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ottawa

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

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

RAIL

Mendota station

32 mi away
783 Main Street
RAIL

Plano

43 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Dwight station

45 mi away
119 West Main St.
RAIL

Princeton

52 mi away
107 Bicentennial Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washburn and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 84.3 mi (135.66 km).

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#1 Washburn

Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA

Population1,064
Coordinates40.9192000, -89.2912000
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: North Jefferson Street (-89.291181, 40.9192)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.62 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.24 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Washburn and Naperville. The current time is 07:27:50.

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.