Origin
Addison, IL
Late night in Addison on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Addison, IL to Naperville, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Addison, IL
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Trip Overview
Addison, IL to Naperville, IL is 18.5 miles and takes about 30m via Veterans Memorial Tollway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, direct drive stays within Illinois, connecting two suburban areas in the Midwest. Expect a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment, making it ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion. The route is primarily composed of local roads and a tollway, offering convenience for those looking to travel between these specific points efficiently. Given the short distance, this trip is best suited for a same-day adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Tollway | 9.9 mi | 12m |
| East Ogden Avenue | 5 mi | 10m |
| West Army Trail Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Lake Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Army Trail Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| John F. Kennedy Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Addison Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Tollway
— 9.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Addison, IL and Naperville, IL.
1
Start on North Addison Road
78 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Addison Road
2
Turn left onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Lake Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Drive
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
John F. Kennedy Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on West Army Trail Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Army Trail Boulevard
5
Continue on West Army Trail Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Army Trail Road
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 355
9.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 19
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right
154 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Lisle
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 34
5.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East Ogden Avenue
11
Turn right onto North Washington Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Washington Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 20 / West Lake Street
Turn left onto US 20 / West Lake Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
John F. Kennedy Drive
Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 355 Toll South: Joliet
7
13 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward US 34: Ogden Avenue
6
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn right toward Lisle
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Lisle
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(9.9 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Naperville, IL
Late night in Naperville on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Chance Rain Showers
WNW 15 to 20 mph
25% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:31AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:02AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets for most of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.9 miles on the Veterans Memorial Tollway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before transitioning back to local roads. You'll primarily be on Veterans Memorial Tollway, East Ogden Avenue, and West Army Trail Boulevard. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals as you make your way through suburban landscapes. The drive's character is less about open highway cruising and more about efficiently connecting points via established local thoroughfares.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.9 mi on Veterans Memorial Tollway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 20 / West Lake Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.5 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20 / West Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (John F. Kennedy Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Addison, IL to Naperville, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Lisle along the way.
Lisle
13.5 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Starting in Addison, IL
Full guide →Founded 1839
Arriving in Naperville, IL
Full guide →Naperville is a bedroom community in the Chicagoland area. In 2008, Money magazine ranked Naperville third on its list of the 100 best places to live in the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.9 miles on Veterans Memorial Tollway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.69 in tolls one way, starting with Veterans Memorial Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20 / West Lake Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (John F. Kennedy Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Naperville, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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