How far is Waterman, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Waterman, IL to Naperville, IL is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterman and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterman and Naperville.
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Start on North Elm Street
931 ft · 35 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West Lincoln Street
3.9 mi · 5 min · West Lincoln Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Avenue
10.8 mi · 17 min · West Lincoln Avenue
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Continue straight
15.3 mi · 19 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 Waterman 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.
West Lincoln Avenue
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15.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Waterman 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 Waterman to Naperville?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Waterman and 17.6 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Waterman and Showers And Thunderstorms near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterman and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 32.29 mi (51.97 km).
#1 Waterman
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,497 |
| Coordinates | 41.7717000, -88.7736900 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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