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

The driving distance from Willow Springs, IL to Naperville, IL is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
24.2 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.11 mi
24.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.11 mi
Kilometers
24.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.2 mi
Kilometers
38.95 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Willow Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Springs
2026-04-19T05:28
Arrive Naperville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Willow Springs
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Darien
IL

Town in Connecticut

From Willow Springs
10.1 mi
00h 15m
To Naperville
14.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly 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 Willow Springs and Naperville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hilton Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Hilton Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Archer Avenue

    2357 ft · 57 sec · Archer Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 12 North, US 20 North, US 45 North: La Grange Road

    1813 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto La Grange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · La Grange Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 83 North, IL 83 South: Kingery Road

    802 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IL 83 North: Kingery Road

    1470 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kingery Highway

    2521 ft · 45 sec · Kingery Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 75th Street

    9.6 mi · 17 min · 75th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willow 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
75th Street
9.57 mi · 40%
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi · 15%
South Washington Street
3.08 mi · 13%
La Grange Road
1.58 mi · 7%
I 55 South
0.71 mi · 3%
Kingery Highway
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

75th Street

Turn left onto 75th Street

9.57 mi · 00h 17m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Darien
00h 15m from Willow Springs
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willow 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 Willow Springs to Naperville?

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Darien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Willow Springs and 14.1 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Darien

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

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

RAIL

La Grange Road

11 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Naperville

15 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

Joliet Transportation Center

27 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Springs and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 15.11 mi (24.32 km).

Willow Springs

#1 Willow Springs

Village in Illinois, United States of America

Population5,562
Coordinates41.7408700, -87.8603300
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilton Street (-87.860334, 41.740868)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.23 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.41
1.7 gal · 6.46 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.21 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.62 $7.23
Premium $4.65 $3.96 $7.91
Diesel $5.30 $4.51 $9.02

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 Willow Springs and Naperville. The current time is 05:28:12.

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.