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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Lisle, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Lisle and the surrounding area.

  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Lisle:
    • 41.800989, -88.077503
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Lisle
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Lisle ...

We found three communities that share the name Lisle.

Within Illinois, the name Lisle is unique.

Beyond Illinois, we know of another three communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these three communities, .

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Missouri
      • Cass County
      • This Lisle is located in Cass County and lies 410 miles [659.8 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Lisle that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Cass County community of Lisle.
    • New York
      • Broome County
      • This Lisle is located in Broome County and lies 619 miles [996.2 km]<1> to the east of the Lisle that is located in DuPage County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Broome County community of Lisle.
    • Ontario
      • This Lisle lies 442 miles [711.3 km]<1> to the east northeast of the Lisle that is located in DuPage County.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Lisle ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Cherrywood
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood
    • Cherrywood is located in Will County
  • Colonial Village
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colonial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colonial Village
    • Colonial Village is located in Will County
  • Crossing
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crossing
    • Crossing is located in Will County
  • Downers Grove
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Flowerfield
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flowerfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flowerfield
    • Flowerfield is located in DuPage County
  • Geneva Road
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geneva Road have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geneva Road
    • Geneva Road is located in DuPage County
  • Heather Sound
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heather Sound have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heather Sound
    • Heather Sound is located in Will County
  • Heritage Creek
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Creek
    • Heritage Creek is located in Will County
  • Heritage Knolls
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Knolls
    • Heritage Knolls is located in Will County
  • Hickory Oaks
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Oaks
    • Hickory Oaks is located in Will County
  • Home Run
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Home Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Home Run
    • Home Run is located in Will County
  • Hunters Trail
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunters Trail have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunters Trail
    • Hunters Trail is located in Will County
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    • Indian Oaks
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Oaks
      • Indian Oaks is located in Will County
    • Ivanhoe
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivanhoe have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivanhoe
      • Ivanhoe is located in Will County
    • Jewell Road
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jewell Road have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jewell Road
      • Jewell Road is located in DuPage County
    • Kings Park
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Park
      • Kings Park is located in Will County
    • Lace
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lace
      • Lace is located in DuPage County
    • Mammoth Springs
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mammoth Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mammoth Springs
      • Mammoth Springs is located in DuPage County
    • Old Sawmill
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Old Sawmill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Old Sawmill
      • Old Sawmill is located in Will County
    • Prairie Ridge
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairie Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairie Ridge
      • Prairie Ridge is located in Will County
    • Quail Grove
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Quail Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Quail Grove
      • Quail Grove is located in Will County
    • River Woods
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for River Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for River Woods
      • River Woods is located in Will County
    • Rivermist
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rivermist have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rivermist
      • Rivermist is located in Will County
    • Saddlewood
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saddlewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saddlewood
      • Saddlewood is located in DuPage County
    • Stillwater
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stillwater have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stillwater
      • Stillwater is located in Will County
    • Stonegate
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stonegate have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stonegate
      • Stonegate is located in Will County
    • Sugar Brook
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sugar Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sugar Brook
      • Sugar Brook is located in Will County
    • Walnut Ridge
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Ridge
      • Walnut Ridge is located in Will County
    • Walnut Woods
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Woods
      • Walnut Woods is located in Will County
    • Wheatland View
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wheatland View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wheatland View
      • Wheatland View is located in Will County
    • Willow Grove
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Grove
      • Willow Grove is located in Will County
    • Willowbrook
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook
      • Willowbrook is located in DuPage County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,507 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willowbrook <3>
    • Woodleaf
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodleaf have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodleaf
      • Woodleaf is located in Will County

How Far From Lisle to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a village such as Lisle to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Lisle and extending to:

  • Wheaton, which is the Seat of DuPage County, lies just to the North Northwest.
  • Springfield, which is the State Capital of Illinois, lies 161 miles [259.1 km]<1> to the south southwest (SSW). If you could drive a straight line from Lisle to Springfield, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 10 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 7 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 614 miles [988.1 km] to the east southeast (ESE). Driving would take just over a day, a buggy would take 24 days and walking would take 35 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,202 miles [9,981.2 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,942 miles [11,172.1 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,826 miles [7,766.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Lisle) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Lisle. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.8010, Longitude: -88.0775    
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<5>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Lisle to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 314.731 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 311.658 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 308.809 degrees.