How far is Willowbrook, IL from Naperville, IL?

The driving distance from Willowbrook, IL to Naperville, IL is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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
19.37 mi
00h 24m
Flight
10.95 mi
17.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.95 mi
Kilometers
17.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.37 mi
Kilometers
31.18 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
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Willowbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willowbrook
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive Naperville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM 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
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Willowbrook
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
Belmont
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Willowbrook
6.7 mi
00h 12m
To Naperville
12.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridgemoor Drive

    28 m · 7 sec · Ridgemoor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Madison Street

    1648 ft · 51 sec · South Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 63rd Street

    5.6 mi · 11 min · 63rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 355 Toll North: Northwest Suburbs

    2282 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Tollway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Tollway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 34: Ogden Avenue

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 34: Lisle

    23 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Ogden Avenue

    5.1 mi · 11 min · East Ogden Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willowbrook 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
63rd Street
5.59 mi · 29%
East Ogden Avenue
5.13 mi · 26%
Veterans Memorial Tollway
1.67 mi · 9%
I 355 Toll North
0.43 mi · 2%
US 34
0.32 mi · 2%
South Madison Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

63rd Street

Turn left onto 63rd Street

5.59 mi · 00h 11m

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 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 12m from Willowbrook
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook to Naperville?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Willowbrook and 12.7 miles from Naperville.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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

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

RAIL

Naperville

9 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
RAIL

La Grange Road

14 mi away
25 West Burlington St.
RAIL

Summit

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

Joliet Transportation Center

30 mi away
50 East Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willowbrook and Naperville. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.62 km).

Willowbrook

#1 Willowbrook

City in DuPage County, Illinois, United States of America

Population8,507
Coordinates41.7697500, -87.9358900
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Naperville

#2 Naperville

The second most populous city in Illinois.

Population147,986
Coordinates41.7858600, -88.1472900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgemoor Drive (-87.935923, 41.769824)
End: North Washington Street (-88.147302, 41.785837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Willowbrook and Naperville. The current time is 00:08:20.

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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.