How far is Western Springs, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Western Springs, IL to Naperville, IL is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.04 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.81 mi
20.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.81 mi
Kilometers
20.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.43 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM CDT
Return by in Western Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Western Springs
2026-04-19T12:35
Arrive Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Western Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Downers Grove
IL

Village in Downers Grove, Lisle, and York Townships, DuPage County, Illinois, US

From Western Springs
9.1 mi
00h 12m
To Naperville
8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Western Springs and Naperville.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    54 m · 11 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillgrove Avenue

    116 m · 16 sec · Hillgrove Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wolf Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wolf Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Ogden Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 294 North: Wisconsin

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 88 West Toll: Aurora

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on 22nd Street (Cermak Road)

    1131 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1892 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Freedom Drive

    2151 ft · 57 sec · Freedom Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Diehl Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Diehl Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Western Springs and Naperville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
10.9 mi · 64%
I 88 West Toll
1.55 mi · 9%
North Washington Street
1.25 mi · 7%
Tri-State Tollway
1.2 mi · 7%
East Diehl Road
0.88 mi · 5%
Wolf Road
0.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

10.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
12.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downers Grove
00h 12m from Western Springs
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Western Springs and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Western Springs to Naperville?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Downers Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Western Springs and 8 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Western Springs and Mostly Sunny near Naperville.

Stop Ideas Near Downers Grove

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

12 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Naperville

12 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Summit

17 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.
RAIL

Chicago Union Station

32 mi away
225 South Canal Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Western Springs and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.62 km).

Western Springs

#1 Western Springs

Village in Illinois

Population13,274
Coordinates41.8097500, -87.9006200
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-87.900495, 41.809885)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.53
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.26 $4.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.65 $2.79 $5.58
Diesel $5.30 $3.18 $6.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Western Springs and Naperville. The current time is 12:35:35.

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.