How far is Watseka, IL from Naperville, IL?
The driving distance from Watseka, IL to Naperville, IL is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watseka and Naperville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watseka and Naperville.
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Start on West Walnut Street
3119 ft · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North 2100 East Road
1 mi · 2 min · North 2100 East Road
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Continue on North 2100 E Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · North 2100 E Road
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Continue on S 7000E Road
1.4 km · 1 min · S 7000E Road
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Continue on E 7000S Road
2797 ft · 53 sec · E 7000S Road
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1808 ft · 31 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Continue on South State Route 1
6.7 mi · 10 min · South State Route 1
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left toward I-57 North: Chicago
1621 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway
2050 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Bourbonnais Parkway
3273 ft · 1 min · Bourbonnais Parkway
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Turn right
18.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto West Steger Road
1196 ft · 55 sec · West Steger Road
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Turn right onto Wolf Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Wolf Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
135 m · 10 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto North Cedar Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Cedar Road
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Turn left onto Maple Road
1060 ft · 18 sec · Maple Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: West Suburbs
3244 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway
18.1 mi · 21 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 Watseka and Naperville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
18.2 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Watseka 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 Watseka to Naperville?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Manteno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Watseka and 57.8 miles from Naperville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Watseka and Partly Sunny near Naperville.
Stop Ideas Near Manteno
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 Manteno.
Kankakee
Homewood
Joliet Transportation Center
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watseka and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 72.96 mi (117.41 km).
#1 Watseka
City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 4,694 |
| Coordinates | 40.7761500, -87.7364200 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.25 | $38.51 |
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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